ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taupetone (1013) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 22. 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 | 22.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #977D6C |
| RGB | 151, 125, 108 |
| HSL | 24°, 17%, 51% |
About Taupetone
Taupetone (1013) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 22, Taupetone 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 Taupetone'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 Firewood (1027), it's cooler.
How Taupetone changes with the light
Taupetone 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
Taupetone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Taupetone 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 Taupetone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Taupetone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Taupetone in real homes
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Taupetone 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 5.2
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Broccoli Brown (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taupetone questions
What undertone does Taupetone have?
Taupetone has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taupetone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Taupetone a light or dark color?
Taupetone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Taupetone 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 Taupetone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taupetone?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taupetone's undertone.
Where does Taupetone work best?
Taupetone works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Taupetone 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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