Fairview Taupe 130E-2 is a pink paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFCAD6, LRV 60 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lilac Lace from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFCAD6 · 130E-2
Fairview Taupe
60%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fairview Taupe Technical Profile
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Fairview Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairview Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFairview Taupe
Nearly identical
ValsparLilac Lace
Lilac Lace
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Mauve
PPG
Nearly identical
Naughty Marietta
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
French Lavender
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Teaberry
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hidden Sanctuary
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Magnolia Bloom
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Soft Lilac
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sofia
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairview Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairview Taupe
#DFCAD6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8588
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairview Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairview 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 Fairview Taupe.
More pink colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fairview Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairview Taupe have?
Fairview Taupe by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fairview Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fairview Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairview Taupe are Lilac Lace by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pale Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match), Misty Mauve by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fairview 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 Fairview Taupe?
Fairview Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.0, 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 Fairview Taupe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.