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.
Ref. #CAC5C4 · 750A-3
Vintage Taupe
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Vintage Taupe Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Vintage 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Vintage Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Vintage Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.