Over The Taupe BNC-14 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABA38C, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Meditation from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #ABA38C · BNC-14
Over The Taupe
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Over The Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#ABA38C
RGB171, 163, 140
Estimated LRV36.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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#ACA48D
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#ACA38E
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Colors That Work With Over The Taupe
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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
Digital 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
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Over The Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Over The Taupe have?
Over The Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Over The Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Over The Taupe are Meditation by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Victorian Garden by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Macramé Knot by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Over The 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 Over The Taupe?
Over The Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 36.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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