# Sherwin Williams Poised Taupe

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/poised-taupe-sw-6039](https://plan-home.com/color/poised-taupe-sw-6039)

Sherwin Williams Poised Taupe SW 6039 is a muted mid-tone taupe with a soft gray-brown base and a subtle rosy cast. Its low saturation keeps it grounded rather than beige, giving walls a calm, slightly weathered look. In bright natural light, Poised Taupe can read as a gentle warm gray; under lamps or evening light, its brown and blush undertones become more noticeable. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas where white trim, natural oak, linen, leather, or matte black accents provide clean contrast. Use this shade on cabinetry or an accent wall when paired with creamy off-whites, charcoal, and dusty blue-gray textiles.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Poised Taupe
- **Color code:** SW 6039
- **HEX:** #8c7e78
- **RGB:** 140, 126, 120
- **LRV:** 21.96%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** 2017 Noir, 2020 Mantra, 2019 Raconteur

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 18° Saturation: 14.29% Value: 54.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(18, 8, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.0 Yellow: 14.29 Key: 45.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 129.502 I: 10.271 Q: 1.094
- **XYZ:** X: 21.666 Y: 21.854 Z: 20.841
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.871 a:4.263 b:5.207
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.871 u:8.761 v:6.343
- **Decimal:** 9207416
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.748, 0.919, 6.291

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Smoked Oyster](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-smoked-oyster-2109-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Spalding Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/spalding-gray-sw-6074)
- [Behr Wild Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wild-truffle)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-heather-sw-2818)
- [Benjamin Moore Gotham](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gotham-csp-385)
- [Behr Complex Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-complex-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Mink](https://plan-home.com/color/mink-sw-6004)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/chinchilla-sw-6011)
- [Sherwin Williams Timeless Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/timeless-taupe-sw-9579)
- [Behr Bridle Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bridle-leather)
- [Behr Woodcraft](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woodcraft)
- [Sherwin Williams Backdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/backdrop-sw-7025)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-2112-40)
- [Behr Suede Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-suede-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Driftwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-driftwood-2107-40)
- [Behr Mystere](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mystere)
- [Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eagle-rock-1469)
- [Behr Chocolate Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-heart)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Polished Concrete](https://plan-home.com/color/polished-concrete-sw-9167)
- [Sherwin Williams Proper Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/proper-gray-sw-6003)
- [Sherwin Williams Timeless Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/timeless-taupe-sw-9579)
- [Sherwin Williams Armadillo](https://plan-home.com/color/armadillo-sw-9160)
- [Sherwin Williams Spalding Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/spalding-gray-sw-6074)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Nutshell](https://plan-home.com/color/nutshell-sw-6040)
- [Sherwin Williams Mink](https://plan-home.com/color/mink-sw-6004)
- [Sherwin Williams Garret Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/garret-gray-sw-6075)
- [Sherwin Williams Folkstone](https://plan-home.com/color/folkstone-sw-6005)
- [Sherwin Williams Manor House](https://plan-home.com/color/manor-house-sw-7505)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6039

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.