Rustic Taupe 999 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #857663, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Shoes from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #857663 · 999
Rustic Taupe
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rustic Taupe Technical Profile
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Rustic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustic 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 MooreRustic Taupe
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSandy Shoes
Sandy Shoes
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Le Chateau Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sandy Shoes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grange Hall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hiking Trail
Behr
Very similar
Downing Earth
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Monks Robe
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Safari Beige
Valspar
Very similar
Walnut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic Taupe
#857663
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2A477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic 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 Rustic 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.
Rustic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic Taupe have?
Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Taupe are Sandy Shoes by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Le Chateau Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Broccoli Brown by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe?
Rustic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.8, 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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Why Rustic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.