Ref. #D6C8C1 · BIC-02
Hazy Taupe
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazy Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Hazy Taupe? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #D6C8C1. Colors similar to Hazy Taupe include Sherwin-Williams Unfussy Beige, PPG First Kiss, Sherwin-Williams White Truffle. Hazy Taupe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Hazy Taupe sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Hazy Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Unfussy Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
First Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Desert Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Avorio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gobi Desert
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coconut Macaroon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Berry Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hazy Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazy Taupe
#D6C8C1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hazy Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazy 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 Hazy 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.
Hazy Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazy Taupe have?
Hazy Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Hazy Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Unfussy Beige by Sherwin-Williams (#D6C8C0), First Kiss by PPG (#D9CAC3), White Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (#D7C8C2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hazy Taupe?
Hazy Taupe has an LRV of 56.0, 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 Hazy Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.