Rich Taupe PMD-77 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B39C89, estimated LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Embrace from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B39C89 · PMD-77
Rich Taupe
35%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rich Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#B39C89
RGB179, 156, 137
Estimated LRV35.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Rich Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Taupe
#B39C89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Taupe
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich 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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Rich Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Taupe have?
Rich Taupe by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Rich Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Taupe are Warm Embrace by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Trusty Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rich 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 Rich Taupe?
Rich Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 35.2, 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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