Tony Taupe
Tony Taupe is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth 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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Bathroom walls embrace the warmth of sophisticated Tony Taupe.
@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.
Bedroom walls painted in Tony Taupe create a restful sanctuary.
@mybudgetrecipes
Bedroom painted in Tony Taupe provides a peaceful retreat.
@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.
Front entrance door finished in elegant Tony Taupe welcomes you.
@mybudgetrecipes
Front door finished in rich Tony Taupe makes a statement.
@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.
Home office walls in Tony Taupe inspire focused productivity.
@mybudgetrecipes
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.
Exterior siding painted in Tony Taupe defines the home's character.
@mybudgetrecipes
Exterior facade painted in Tony Taupe defines curb appeal.
@lin_meeshell
Home exterior wrapped in Tony Taupe presents classic elegance.
@bradleypaintcoavl
House siding finished in Tony Taupe harmonizes with landscaping.
@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.
Kitchen walls in Tony Taupe provide a neutral, inviting backdrop.
@mybudgetrecipes
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.
Living room walls glow warmly in sophisticated Tony Taupe.
@mybudgetrecipes
Living room walls in Tony Taupe radiate quiet sophistication.
@jt_youngblood
Living room painted in Tony Taupe feels both warm and timeless.
@jt_youngblood
Living room walls embrace the neutral warmth of Tony Taupe.
@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.
Hallway walls painted in Tony Taupe connect spaces seamlessly.
@our_houstonsmith_home
Wall treatment in Tony Taupe brings understated elegance throughout.
@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.
Dining room walls in Tony Taupe create an intimate atmosphere.
@painted_dream
Dining room walls wrapped in Tony Taupe feel warm and inviting.
@thissimplechateau
Dining room surfaces showcase the versatile charm of Tony Taupe.
@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.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Tony Taupe blend style and function.
@mapdesignrd
Cabinet surfaces painted in Tony Taupe upgrade the entire kitchen.
@whitecliffdesigns
Kitchen cabinet doors shine in warm, neutral Tony Taupe.
@whitecliffdesigns
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
Touch of Sand reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 8), opening up a space where Half-Caff encloses it.
Trim Color
Aesthetic White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 37 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 37 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Smoky Beige reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 37 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Tony Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 37 vs 20, Tony Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 53 vs 37, Colonnade Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Viaduct reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 37), opening up a space where Tony Taupe encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 37 vs 22, Tony Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 15), opening up a space where Superior Bronze encloses it.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 22), opening up a space where Weathered Shingle encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (37 vs 28) makes Tony Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Tony Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 22), opening up a space where Dapper Tan encloses it.