ColorplanBenjamin Moore Devonwood Taupe (1008) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 16.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #806D60 |
| RGB | 128, 109, 96 |
| HSL | 24°, 14%, 44% |
About Devonwood Taupe
Devonwood Taupe (1008) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 16, Devonwood Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Devonwood 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Maple Shadows (1022), it's cooler.
How Devonwood Taupe changes with the light
Devonwood Taupe has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Devonwood Taupe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Devonwood Taupe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Devonwood Taupe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Devonwood Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Devonwood Taupe in real homes
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Devonwood 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: London Clay (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Devonwood Taupe questions
What undertone does Devonwood Taupe have?
Devonwood Taupe has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Devonwood Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Devonwood Taupe a light or dark color?
Devonwood Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Devonwood Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Devonwood Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Devonwood Taupe?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Devonwood Taupe's undertone.
Where does Devonwood Taupe work best?
Devonwood Taupe works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 16, Devonwood Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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