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Ref. #CAC5C4 · 750A-3

Vintage Taupe

54%LRV Value
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Vintage Taupe 750A-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CAC5C4, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orchid Shadow from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Vintage Taupe Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAC5C4
RGB202, 197, 196
LRV54.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Vintage Taupe in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Vintage Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrVintage Taupe
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOrchid Shadow

Orchid Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Windy City

Valspar

Nearly identical

Minute Mauve

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Silvered Pearl

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dangerous Robot

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Orchid Shadow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Urban Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Through the Looking Glass

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Worsted

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Agate Grey

RAL

Very similar

Boardwalk

Kilz

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Vintage Taupe

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Vintage Taupe

#CAC5C4

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA085

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Vintage Taupe

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cold Embrace

Complement

Urban Gray

Vintage Taupe Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Prairie Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Meteorological

Pop

Blue Chaise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Vintage Taupe.

Dreamscape Gray

Behr · T15-6

#C6C5C5

Gratifying Gray

Behr · DC-008

#CBC9C0

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Tranquil Gray

Behr · DC-007

#D0CBC0

Silver Setting

Behr · PWL-89

#CACEC7

Burnished Clay

Behr · PPU18-9

#D2CCC4

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Rookwood Blue Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2811

#738478

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Vintage Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Vintage Taupe have?
Vintage Taupe 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 Vintage Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Vintage Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Vintage Taupe are Orchid Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Windy City by Valspar (a near-identical match), Minute Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Vintage 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 Vintage Taupe?
Vintage Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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