Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe SW 7508
| Official page: | Tavern Taupe SW 7508 |
| Code: | SW 7508 |
| Name: | Tavern Taupe |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Senior Living Cool Foundations |
What color is Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe?
Sherwin Williams SW 7508 Tavern Taupe exudes warmth and sophistication, creating a cozy atmosphere in any space. This rich hue is a blend of brown and grey tones, offering a timeless and elegant feel. Tavern Taupe pairs harmoniously with crisp whites, soft greens, and deep blues, adding depth and contrast to the color palette. Complementing accents in brass, gold, or matte black can enhance the luxurious appeal of Tavern Taupe, making it a versatile choice for both modern and traditional interiors.
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What are Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe undertones?
Tavern Taupe has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9C8A79
RGB code:
156, 138, 121
Is Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe SW 7508 cool or warm?
With a hue of 29°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7508 Tavern Taupe HSL code: 29, 15%, 54%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Tavern Taupe
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7508
Tavern Taupe
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Tavern Taupe with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Tavern Taupe
Tavern Taupe has an LRV of 26.74% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 26.74%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9c8a79 | |
| RGB Decimal | 156, 138, 121 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.18%, 54.12%, 47.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 22.44% Value: 61.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(29, 15, 54) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.54 Yellow: 22.44 Key: 38.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.444 I: 16.189 Q: -1.483 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.25 Y: 26.626 Z: 21.841 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.627 a:3.944 b:11.591 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.627 u:12.146 v:14.905 | |
| Decimal | 10259065 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.6, 0.504, 11.025 |
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