SW 7549

Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe

Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Studio Taupe paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7549. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 7549
Color name:Studio Taupe
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Timeless Color Wall

Studio Taupe for exterior

  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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  • Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe Exterior
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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Studio Taupe reviews

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  • Sw 7549 Hallway
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  • Sw Studio Taupe Paint
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  • Sw 7549 Hallway
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Studio Taupe

Studio Taupe SW 7549 has an LRV of 34.47% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 34.47% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#AD9C85

RGB code:

173, 156, 133

Is Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 34° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7549 Studio Taupe HSL code: 34, 20%, 60%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Studio Taupe SW 7549 vs Ruskin Room Green SW 0042

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549 vs Sherwin Williams Ruskin Room Green SW 0042Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549
LRV: 34.47%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 35.73%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Studio Taupe SW 7549 vs Song Thrush SW 9112

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549 vs Sherwin Williams Song Thrush SW 9112Sherwin Williams Studio Taupe SW 7549
LRV: 34.47%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 32.96%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

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HEX#ad9c85copy color code
RGB Decimal173, 156, 133copy color code
RGB Percent67.84%, 61.18%, 52.16%copy color code
HSVHue: 34° Saturation: 23.12% Value: 67.84%copy color code
HSLhsl(34, 20, 60)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.83 Yellow: 23.12 Key: 32.16copy color code
YIQY: 158.461 I: 17.521 Q: -3.561copy color code
XYZX: 33.355 Y: 34.356 Z: 27.058copy color code
CIE LabL:65.244 a:2.49 b:14.335copy color code
CIE LuvL:65.244 u:11.863 v:19.138copy color code
Decimal11377797copy color code
Hunter lab58.614, -0.994, 13.659copy color code
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