ColorplanBenjamin Moore Topeka Taupe (1463) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Mahogany (No.36) and Behr Intellectual (PPU18-19). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 9.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #60544F |
| RGB | 96, 84, 79 |
| HSL | 18°, 10%, 34% |
About Topeka Taupe
Topeka Taupe (1463) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 9, Topeka 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 Topeka 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 accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Stone Brown (2112-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Topeka Taupe changes with the light
Topeka Taupe is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Topeka Taupe will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Topeka Taupe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Topeka Taupe from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Topeka Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Topeka Taupe in real homes
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Topeka 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 5.2
Also close: Thunder Gray (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Topeka Taupe questions
What undertone does Topeka Taupe have?
Topeka Taupe has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Topeka Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Topeka Taupe a light or dark color?
Topeka Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Topeka 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 Topeka Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Topeka Taupe?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Topeka Taupe's undertone.
Where does Topeka Taupe work best?
Topeka Taupe works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Topeka Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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