ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taiga (CC-696) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 28. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog (SW 9130) and Farrow & Ball Treron (No.292). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 28.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #95917F |
| RGB | 149, 145, 127 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 54% |
About Taiga
Taiga (CC-696) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 28, Taiga absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taiga'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 Sage Mountain (1488); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Taiga changes with the light
Taiga 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
Taiga's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Taiga 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 Taiga close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Taiga will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Taiga in real homes
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Taiga 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 3.8
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Fashion Gray (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taiga questions
What undertone does Taiga have?
Taiga has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taiga's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Taiga a light or dark color?
Taiga has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Taiga absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Taiga in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Evergreen Fog SW 9130 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Treron No.292 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taiga?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taiga's undertone.
Where does Taiga work best?
Taiga works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 28, Taiga absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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