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Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe (SW 6038) Paint Color


Color Name: Truly Taupe (SW 6038)
Hex Color Code: #AC9E97
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 158, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.1%, 12.2%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Truly Taupe (SW 6038) color - its meaning and example


What color is Truly Taupe (SW 6038)?

Truly Taupe (SW 6038) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is #AC9E97, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 158, 151).

In the RGB color model, Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has a red value of 172, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is cool or warm?

The color Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Truly Taupe (SW 6038)?

Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Truly Taupe (SW 6038)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 35 puts Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe (SW 6038) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 158, 151)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.14%
Yellow
12.21%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 11.2 %, 63.3 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
11.23 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 79, 66)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
12.21 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 59.22 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 34.83

Y : 35.46

Z : 34.29

YXY

Y1 : 35.46

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 38.04%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 35.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.5YR 6.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 66.1

A : 3.89

B : 5.49

CIE-Lch

L : 66.1

C : 6.73

H : 54.69

CIE-Luv

L : 66.1

U : 8.77

V : 7.12

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.55

A : 0.19

B : 7.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Truly Taupe (SW 6038) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to Pantone PMS


#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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PANTONE 10364 C
ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10136 C
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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RAL Classic


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ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
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ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)
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RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
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RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.65 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to British Standard 4800


#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Truly Taupe (SW 6038) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Truly Taupe (SW 6038) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
Creekbed (1006)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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Upper West Side (CSP-70)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
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Fusion (AF-675)
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Valspar


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to Valspar


#A9A39D
Rocky Bluffs (4003-1C)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)





PPG Paints


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Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
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Diversion (PPG1021-4)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to Dunn-Edwards


#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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Kiln Dried (DET 692)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Truly Taupe (SW 6038) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) to Sherwin Williams


#ADA090
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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