Ref. #5A4435 · 2111-10
Deep Taupe
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Deep Taupe? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #5A4435. Colors similar to Deep Taupe include Behr Moose Trail, Vista Paint Shady Side, Sherwin-Williams Well‐Bred Brown. Deep Taupe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Deep Taupe creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Deep Taupe pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Deep Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Taupe
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
Pure 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
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Deep Taupe.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Taupe have?
Deep Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Deep Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Moose Trail by Behr (#594638), Shady Side by Vista Paint (#5F4A39), Well‐Bred Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#564537). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Deep Taupe?
Deep Taupe has an LRV of 6.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Deep Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.