Sherwin-Williams • 7038

Tony Taupe

Name: Sherwin-Williams Tony Taupe 7038
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Tony Taupe is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 23 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#B1A290

LRV

37.20

Light Reflectance Value

37.20

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Tony Taupe's Color Strip

Tony Taupe is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Balanced Beige and Moth Wing. The strip spans from Accessible Beige at the lightest end to Van Dyke Brown at the deepest. Strip 249 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Accessible Beige C2Balanced Beige C3Tony Taupe

C4Moth Wing C5Virtual Taupe C6Smokehouse C7Van Dyke Brown

Tony Taupe in Real Rooms

Tony Taupe has a medium-high LRV of 37.2 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, misc, dining room and kitchen cabinets.

1 Bathroom Photo

The interaction between Tony Taupe and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Tony Taupe Bathroom

@mybudgetrecipes

2 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Tony Taupe reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Tony Taupe Bedroom

@mybudgetrecipes

Sw 7038 Bedroom

@deb_mjl_homes

2 Front Door Photos

Using Tony Taupe for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

Tony Taupe Front Door

@mybudgetrecipes

Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe Front Door

@allstarprofessionalpainting

1 Home Office Photo

In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Tony Taupe can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

Tony Taupe Home Office

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4 House Photos

Using Tony Taupe on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

Tony Taupe House

@mybudgetrecipes

Sw 7038 Exterior

@lin_meeshell

Tony Taupe Exterior

@bradleypaintcoavl

Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe Exterior

@maronthegulf

1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Tony Taupe adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

Tony Taupe Kitchen

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4 Living Room Photos

Tony Taupe works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Tony Taupe Living Room

@mybudgetrecipes

Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe Living Room

@jt_youngblood

Sw 7038 Living Room

@jt_youngblood

Sw Tony Taupe Living Room

@jt_youngblood

2 Misc Photos

These photos show Tony Taupe in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sw Tony Taupe Hallway

@our_houstonsmith_home

Sw Tony Taupe Wall Paint

@tessfetter

3 Dining Room Photos

In a formal dining room, Tony Taupe provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.

Sw 7038 Dining Room

@painted_dream

Tony Taupe Dining Room

@thissimplechateau

Tony Taupe Dining Room

@homeonfarmstead

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Tony Taupe on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

Sherwin Williams Tony Taupe Kitchen Cabinets

@mapdesignrd

Sw 7038 Kitchen Cabinets

@whitecliffdesigns

Kitchen Cabinets

@whitecliffdesigns

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