Ref. #CBBEB0 · 990
Hampshire Taupe
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hampshire Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Hampshire Taupe? It's a medium warm beige with the hex code #CBBEB0. Colors similar to Hampshire Taupe include Behr Creamy Mushroom, Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige, Kilz Sophistication. Hampshire Taupe has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Hampshire Taupe sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Hampshire 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 Hampshire Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Creamy Mushroom
Behr
Nearly identical
Bungalow Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sophistication
Kilz
Nearly identical
Master Manuel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gotta Have It
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfect Backdrop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hampshire Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hampshire Taupe
#CBBEB0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hampshire Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hampshire 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 Hampshire Taupe.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hampshire Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hampshire Taupe have?
Hampshire Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the beige color family.
What colors match Hampshire Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Creamy Mushroom by Behr (#CABDAF), Bungalow Beige by Sherwin-Williams (#CDBFB0), Sophistication by Kilz (#C7BBAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Hampshire Taupe?
Hampshire Taupe has an LRV of 50.7, 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 Hampshire Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.