Ref. #A59C8C · N230-4
Chic Taupe
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Chic Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Chic Taupe? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #A59C8C. Colors similar to Chic Taupe include Vista Paint Wood Shadow, PPG Stonehenge Greige, Benjamin Moore Downtown. Chic Taupe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 34 gives Chic Taupe depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Chic Taupe pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Chic Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Anodized Aluminum Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Intellectual Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Very similar
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Chic Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Wood Shadow by Vista Paint (#A49B8C), Stonehenge Greige by PPG (#A79D8D), Downtown by Benjamin Moore (#A49B89). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Chic Taupe?
Chic Taupe has an LRV of 33.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.