Deep Taupe 2111-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5A4435, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moose Trail from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5A4435 · 2111-10
Deep Taupe
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Deep Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#5A4435
RGB90, 68, 53
Estimated LRV6.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Deep Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Taupe
#5A4435
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74714E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Taupe Room Palettes
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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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Deep Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Taupe have?
Deep Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Deep Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Taupe are Moose Trail by Behr (a close digital match), Ageless Bronze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Shady Side by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Deep 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 Deep Taupe?
Deep Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 6.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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