ColorplanBenjamin Moore Roosevelt Taupe (1539) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 18.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7F7766 |
| RGB | 127, 119, 102 |
| HSL | 41°, 11%, 45% |
About Roosevelt Taupe
Roosevelt Taupe (1539) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 19, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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. It's very close to Cromwell Gray (HC-103); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Roosevelt Taupe changes with the light
Roosevelt 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
Roosevelt Taupe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Taupe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Roosevelt Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Roosevelt Taupe in real homes
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Roosevelt 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
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Roosevelt Taupe questions
What undertone does Roosevelt Taupe have?
Roosevelt Taupe has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Roosevelt Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Roosevelt Taupe a light or dark color?
Roosevelt Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Roosevelt Taupe?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Roosevelt Taupe's undertone.
Where does Roosevelt Taupe work best?
Roosevelt Taupe works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Roosevelt Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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