Rustic Taupe N200-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A79C93, estimated 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.
Behr · #A79C93 · N200-4
Rustic Taupe
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rustic Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#A79C93
RGB167, 156, 147
Estimated LRV34.1
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Rustic Taupe
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Palisade
Sherwin-Williams
#AA9E95
Close digital match
Iron Clawfoot
Dutch Boy
#AA9D93
Close digital match
Simmering Smoke
PPG
#A99F96
Close digital match
Art Museum
Kilz
#A89E93
Close digital match
Well Balanced
Dunn-Edwards
#A2978D
Close digital match
Shenandoah
Benjamin Moore
#A69B8E
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Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
#A99C96
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Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
#A89F93
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Coastal Villa
Valspar
#A1998E
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Farrow & Ball
#9F9389
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RAL
#9C9C9C
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Colors That Work With Rustic Taupe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rustic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Taupe are Palisade by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Iron Clawfoot by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Simmering Smoke by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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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.