Fairview Taupe HC-85 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7D7262, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coastal Fog from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D7262 · HC-85
Fairview Taupe
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fairview Taupe Technical Profile
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Fairview Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairview Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFairview Taupe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCoastal Fog
Coastal Fog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ash Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Hooting Owl
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coastal Fog
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Library Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Thunderstruck
PPG
Nearly identical
Olive Sawdust
Valspar
Nearly identical
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Smoked Oak Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairview Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairview Taupe
#7D7262
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9CA171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairview Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairview 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 Fairview 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.
Fairview Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairview Taupe have?
Fairview Taupe by Benjamin Moore 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 Fairview Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fairview Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairview Taupe are Coastal Fog by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ash Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Hooting Owl by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fairview 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 Fairview Taupe?
Fairview Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fairview Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.