Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5ACA1, LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ashen Grey from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5ACA1 · PPU18-13
Perfect Taupe
42%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Perfect Taupe Technical Profile
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Perfect Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfect Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPerfect Taupe
Nearly identical
ValsparAshen Grey
Ashen Grey
Valspar
Nearly identical
Marshy Habitat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Zanzibar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Shadow Taupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfect Greige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Evening Gown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Organic Greige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Driftwood Gray
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sultry Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfect Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfect Taupe
#B5ACA1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfect Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfect 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 Perfect Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perfect Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfect Taupe have?
Perfect Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Perfect Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfect Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Taupe are Ashen Grey by Valspar (a near-identical match), Marshy Habitat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Zanzibar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perfect 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 Perfect Taupe?
Perfect Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perfect Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.