Classic Taupe 290E-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1C1A9, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beach Dune from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1C1A9 · 290E-3
Classic Taupe
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Classic Taupe Technical Profile
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Classic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Classic Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClassic Taupe
Nearly identical
ValsparBeach Dune
Beach Dune
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sand Beach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sudan Sand Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Bleeker Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Shorebird
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bronze Mist
Kilz
Nearly identical
Riverbed
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stony Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bamboo Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classic Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Taupe
#D1C1A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic 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 Classic Taupe.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Taupe have?
Classic Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Classic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Taupe are Beach Dune by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sand Beach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Beachcomber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classic 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 Classic Taupe?
Classic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Classic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.