Sherwin-Williams • 7039

Virtual Taupe

Name: Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe 7039
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Virtual Taupe remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#8A7A6A

LRV

20.32

Light Reflectance Value

20.32

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Virtual Taupe's Color Strip

Virtual Taupe is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Moth Wing and Smokehouse. The strip spans from Accessible Beige at the lightest end to Van Dyke Brown at the deepest. Browsing strip 249 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Accessible Beige C2Balanced Beige C3Tony Taupe C4Moth Wing C5Virtual Taupe

C6Smokehouse C7Van Dyke Brown

Virtual Taupe in Real Rooms

Virtual Taupe has a medium LRV of 20.32 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 misc and house.

3 Misc Photos

These photos show Virtual 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.

Virtual Taupe Painted Dresser

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Sw Virtual Taupe Painted Furniture

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Virtual Taupe Painted Furniture

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5 House Photos

When choosing Virtual Taupe for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.