Chic Taupe N230-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A59C8C, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Shadow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A59C8C · N230-4
Chic Taupe
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chic Taupe Technical Profile
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Chic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chic Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrChic Taupe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWood Shadow
Wood Shadow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stonehenge Greige
PPG
Nearly identical
Downtown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greyswood
Kilz
Nearly identical
Country Rubble Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Intellectual Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chic Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chic Taupe
#A59C8C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chic Taupe Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Chic Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chic Taupe have?
Chic Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chic Taupe are Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Stonehenge Greige by PPG (a near-identical match), Downtown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chic Taupe's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Chic Taupe?
Chic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.