True Taupewood PPU24-09 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A8A095, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Mushroom from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8A095 · PPU24-09
True Taupewood
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
True Taupewood Technical Profile
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True Taupewood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to True Taupewood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTrue Taupewood
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWild Mushroom
Wild Mushroom
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fawn Brindle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Simmering Smoke
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True Taupewood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Taupewood
#A8A095
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Taupewood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True Taupewood 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 True Taupewood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
True Taupewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Taupewood have?
True Taupewood 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 True Taupewood in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Taupewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Taupewood are Wild Mushroom by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Drifting Sand by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting True Taupewood'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 True Taupewood?
True Taupewood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, 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 True Taupewood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.