True Taupewood PPU24-09 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A8A095, estimated 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.
Behr · #A8A095 · PPU24-09
True Taupewood
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
True Taupewood Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8A095
RGB168, 160, 149
Estimated LRV35.6
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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#A8A196
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Drifting Sand
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#A89F93
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River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
#A7A094
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Fawn Brindle
Sherwin-Williams
#A7A094
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#A69F93
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#A99F94
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Graceful Gray
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#A8A298
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Colors That Work With True Taupewood
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match True Taupewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Taupewood are Wild Mushroom by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Drifting Sand by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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