Rustic Taupe N200-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A79C93, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palisade from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79C93 · N200-4
Rustic Taupe
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rustic Taupe Technical Profile
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Rustic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustic Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRustic Taupe
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPalisade
Palisade
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Iron Clawfoot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Simmering Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Art Museum
Kilz
Nearly identical
Well Balanced
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Very similar
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coastal Villa
Valspar
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic Taupe
#A79C93
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic 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 Rustic 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.
Rustic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic Taupe have?
Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Taupe are Palisade by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Iron Clawfoot by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Simmering Smoke by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe?
Rustic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.1, 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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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 Rustic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.