Poised Taupe
There is more to Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe (6039) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. 19 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
#8C7E78LRV
21.85
Poised Taupe's Color Strip
Poised Taupe is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Armadillo and Nutshell. The strip spans from Angora at the lightest end to Otter at the deepest. Strip 232 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Poised Taupe in Rooms
Follow Poised Taupe from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 19 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Dining Room Photo
These 1 dining room image show how Poised Taupe (6039) can sit beside timber, table linen, glass and artwork. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dining room walls in Poised Taupe create warm, sophisticated elegance.
@kelli_itsjustme
3 Misc Photos
The color’s movement from one type of space to another can draw different notes from Poised Taupe (6039). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Soft walls in Poised Taupe create a calm backdrop for a child's bedroom.
@memehillstudio
Warm Poised Taupe paint delivers a neutral, versatile foundation for any room.
@realtyguru
Walls painted in Poised Taupe offer a sophisticated, understated neutral tone.
@305floridacontractors
2 House Photos
The façade’s movement through sun, shade and season can draw different notes from Poised Taupe (6039). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Exterior siding in Poised Taupe complements traditional and modern home styles.
@kristicantdance
House façade finished in Poised Taupe provides warmth and timeless curb appeal.
@gulfcoastpaintingwaterproofing
8 Bedroom Photos
8 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Poised Taupe (6039) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Bedroom walls dressed in Poised Taupe establish a serene, restful environment.
@the_fryer_life
3 Bathroom Photos
3 bathroom images trace Poised Taupe (6039) through the contrast between bright mornings and quieter evening light. Its place within 2017 Noir and 2019 Raconteur hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Bathroom walls in Poised Taupe provide a spa-like, neutral sanctuary.
@paigeypockets
Vanity wall finished in Poised Taupe enhances bathroom light and spaciousness.
@jillian.ann.reid
Bathroom painted Poised Taupe creates a soothing, cohesive retreat.
@jillian.ann.reid
2 Living Room Photos
Across 2 living room images, Poised Taupe (6039) meets the movement from window light to lamplight. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Living room walls in Poised Taupe balance warmth with understated sophistication.
@nest_bybeth
Seating area dressed in Poised Taupe offers a welcoming, calm gathering space.
@blsdtransformations
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 22, Cultured Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Gauzy White reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 22), opening up a space where Poised Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 41 vs 22, Vintage Vessel is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 22, Cultured Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 22), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (26 vs 22) makes Hammered Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Niebla Azul reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 22), opening up a space where Poised Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 53 vs 22, Silver Lake is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (22 vs 16) makes Poised Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 22, Glass Bead is decisively the brighter choice.
Morning at Sea reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Poised Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Debonair reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 22), opening up a space where Poised Taupe encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Polished Concrete reads slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Proper Gray reflects far more light (LRV 40 vs 22), opening up a space where Poised Taupe encloses it.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (29 vs 22) makes Armadillo the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 22 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 14) makes Poised Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (22 vs 15) makes Poised Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (22 vs 13) makes Poised Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Poised Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 11), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
This deep clay and violet neutral adds an air of peaceful sophistication to your space. Try this hue in a well-lit living room or bedroom.