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Sherwin-Williams Studio Taupe

SW 7549 · #AD9C85 · LRV ~34.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel (~98% proximity)

Studio Taupe (SW 7549) is a mid-tone beige from Sherwin-Williams with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 34.4 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Elusive Morel (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Studio Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

34.4 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 7549

HEX

#AD9C85

RGB

173, 156, 133

HSL

35°, 20%, 60%

Family

Beiges

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Studio Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Studio Taupe have?

Studio Taupe is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Studio Taupe?

Studio Taupe has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 34.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Studio Taupe in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Elusive Morel (DEBN30), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Ode to Joy (8004-20D), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Weathered Wood (PPG1077-4), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Fenland (HGSW7544), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Turret (CC-604), ~96% proximity; Behr: Midtown (MQ2-47), ~95% proximity; PPG: Stony Creek (PPG1097-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dead Salmon (No. 28), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Studio Taupe?

The HEX code of Studio Taupe (SW 7549) is #AD9C85, RGB 173, 156, 133. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.