# Sherwin Williams Temperate Taupe

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-temperate-taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-temperate-taupe)

Sherwin Williams Temperate Taupe SW 6037 is a mid-depth taupe with a noticeable dusty violet-brown undertone, giving it more character than a standard gray-beige. It reads earthy and muted in daylight, while warm lamps can bring out its soft plum and cocoa notes. In a north-facing room, this shade may look a little grayer and deeper, so it is especially effective in bedrooms, dining rooms, or studies where a richer wall color suits the space. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, walnut furniture, linen upholstery, and aged brass for a grounded look. Temperate Taupe also makes a strong choice for built-in cabinetry or an accent wall alongside stone, dark green, or terracotta details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Temperate Taupe
- **Color code:** SW 6037
- **HEX:** #bfb1aa
- **RGB:** 191, 177, 170
- **LRV:** 45.23%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Pink, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well - Center

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 20° Saturation: 10.99% Value: 74.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(20, 14, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.33 Yellow: 10.99 Key: 25.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 180.388 I: 10.592 Q: 0.783
- **XYZ:** X: 44.462 Y: 45.424 Z: 44.445
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.17 a:3.787 b:5.381
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.17 u:8.72 v:7.131
- **Decimal:** 12562858
- **Hunter Lab:** 67.397, -0.187, 8.079

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sandlot Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandlot-gray-2107-50)
- [Behr Mauvette](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mauvette)
- [Behr Vintage Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-mauve)
- [Sherwin Williams Doeskin](https://plan-home.com/color/doeskin-sw-6044)
- [Sherwin Williams Artistic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/artistic-taupe-sw-6030)
- [Benjamin Moore Knitting Basket](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-knitting-basket-csp-405)
- [Behr Moonlit Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-moonlit-mauve)
- [Benjamin Moore Elephant Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elephant-gray-2109-50)
- [Behr Gray Ashlar](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gray-ashlar)
- [Behr Nightingale Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nightingale-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Queen Anne Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/queen-anne-lilac-sw-0021)
- [Benjamin Moore Hazelwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hazelwood-1005)
- [Benjamin Moore Driftscape Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-driftscape-tan-2106-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Diverse Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/diverse-beige-sw-6079)
- [Sherwin Williams Chelsea Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-mauve-sw-0002)
- [Behr Metropolis](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-metropolis)
- [Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/versatile-gray-sw-6072)
- [Behr Barista](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barista)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Grayish](https://plan-home.com/color/grayish-sw-6001)
- [Sherwin Williams Nouvelle White](https://plan-home.com/color/nouvelle-white-sw-6273)
- [Sherwin Williams Individual White](https://plan-home.com/color/individual-white-sw-6008)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Armadillo](https://plan-home.com/color/armadillo-sw-9160)
- [Sherwin Williams Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/mocha-sw-6067)
- [Sherwin Williams Swing Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/swing-brown-sw-6046)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusted Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/dusted-truffle-sw-9083)

## 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/sw6037

## 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.