Truly Taupe
SW 6038 · Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe SW 6038 as a flat swatch, not a painted room
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
SW 6038
Subtle orange, a warm color
- Color family
- Purple
- Sold for
- Interior and exterior
Sherwin-Williams Truly Taupe SW 6038 is a medium purple paint color with a subtle orange undertone and an LRV of 36, a medium depth that absorbs more light than it reflects.
Source: Sherwin-Williams's color data. Undertone labels describe our calculation, not the paint formula or a test in your room. How we assess colors.
Is Truly Taupe warm or cool? Undertones by the numbers
leans orange
Undertone
Subtle orange
A gentle lean, quiet on the wall.
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- Made with real paint
- Delivered next day
- Peels off clean

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