ColorplanClassic Taupe
290E-3 · Behr
LRV 52 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Bradstreet Beige (HC-48), Sherwin-Williams Macadamia (SW 6142) and Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 52.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3BCA4 |
| RGB | 211, 188, 164 |
| HSL | 31°, 35%, 74% |
About Classic Taupe
Classic Taupe (290E-3) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 52, Classic Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Classic Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Classic Taupe changes with the light
Classic Taupe has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Classic Taupe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Classic Taupe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Classic Taupe can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Classic Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Classic Taupe in real homes
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Classic Taupe equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Bar Harbor Beige (ΔE 1.8)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.6
Also close: Kilim Beige (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.3
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Classic Taupe questions
What undertone does Classic Taupe have?
Classic Taupe has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Classic Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Classic Taupe a light or dark color?
Classic Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Classic Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Classic Taupe in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Bradstreet Beige HC-48 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Sherwin-Williams: Macadamia SW 6142 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Classic Taupe?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Classic Taupe's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Classic Taupe work best?
Classic Taupe works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Classic Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
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