Hazy Taupe BIC-02 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6C8C1, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unfussy Beige from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C8C1 · BIC-02
Hazy Taupe
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hazy Taupe Technical Profile
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Hazy Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hazy Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHazy Taupe
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsUnfussy Beige
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
Malted Milkshake
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Berry Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hazy Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazy Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazy Taupe are Unfussy Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), First Kiss by PPG (a near-identical match), White Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazy 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 Hazy Taupe?
Hazy Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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 Hazy Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.