Taupe Mist PPL-78 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E1D9D0, estimated LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whitecliff Beige from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E1D9D0 · PPL-78
Taupe Mist
70%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Taupe Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#E1D9D0
RGB225, 217, 208
Estimated LRV70.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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#E0D9D1
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#E1DAD2
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#E4DCD4
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#E4DCD4
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Featherstone
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#E3D9D0
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#E2DCD4
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Skimming Stone
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#DED8CE
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Flying Dove
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Colors That Work With Taupe Mist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupe Mist
#E1D9D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupe Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupe Mist 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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Taupe Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupe Mist have?
Taupe Mist by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Taupe Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupe Mist are Whitecliff Beige by PPG (a close digital match), Vanilla Steam by Valspar (a close digital match), Everyday White by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Taupe Mist'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 Taupe Mist?
Taupe Mist has a estimated lightness value of 70.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Taupe Mist's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.