Sherwin Williams

Artistic Taupe

SW 6030

Artistic Taupe by Sherwin-Williams is a muted, red-based taupe with mauve and brown undertones at hex #C3B1AC and an LRV of 46. This mid-range reflectance positions it between light and dark, giving it enough weight to define a space without overpowering adjacent surfaces. The subtle red-gray balance keeps it from reading as purely cool or purely warm, lending it a stable, composed quality.

Artistic Taupe pairs well with Sherwin-Williams Shoji White and Egret White for layered warmth, and gains definition when set against deeper tones like Grizzle Gray or soft muted greens.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6030

Artistic Taupe in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Artistic Taupe under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Artistic Taupe under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

13°

Red Family

Lightness

72%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

46.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C3B1AC
RGB Decimal
195, 177, 172
RGB Percent
76.5%, 69.4%, 67.5%
HSL
13.0, 16.1%, 72.0%
HSV
13.0, 11.8%, 76.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 9.2%, 11.8%, 23.5%
YIQ
181.8, 12.3, 2.2
XYZ
45.67, 46.02, 45.51
CIE Lab
73.56, 5.59, 4.89
CIE Luv
73.56, 11.03, 6.10
Hunter Lab
67.84, 5.23, 4.37
Decimal
12825004

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