Ref. #ABA38C · BNC-14
Over The Taupe
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Over The Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Over The Taupe? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #ABA38C. Colors similar to Over The Taupe include Benjamin Moore Meditation, Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden, MPC Touch Of Taupe Met.. Over The Taupe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Over The 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, Over The 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 Over The Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Meditation
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Touch Of Taupe Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Transitional Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Olive Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Northgate Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Historic Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Over The Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Over The Taupe
#ABA38C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Over The Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Over The 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 Over The Taupe.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Over The Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Over The Taupe have?
Over The Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Over The Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Meditation by Benjamin Moore (#ACA48D), Victorian Garden by Benjamin Moore (#A9A28A), Touch Of Taupe Met. by MPC (#AEA58E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Over The Taupe?
Over The Taupe has an LRV of 36.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Over The Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.