Studio Taupe PPU5-07 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5978A, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sticks & Stones from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A5978A · PPU5-07
Studio Taupe
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Studio Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5978A
RGB165, 151, 138
Estimated LRV32.0
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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Colors That Work With Studio Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Studio Taupe
#A5978A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Studio Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Studio 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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Studio Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Studio Taupe have?
Studio 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 Studio Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Studio Taupe are Sticks & Stones by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Earl Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Rain Barrel by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Studio 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 Studio Taupe?
Studio Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 32.0, 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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Why Studio Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.