Smokey Taupe 983 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEC5B6, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slumber Sloth from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEC5B6 · 983
Smokey Taupe
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smokey Taupe Technical Profile
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Smokey Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smokey 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 MooreSmokey Taupe
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSlumber Sloth
Slumber Sloth
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Overgrown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Synchronicity
PPG
Nearly identical
Shoreline Haze
Behr
Nearly identical
Overgrown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oatbran
Valspar
Nearly identical
Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sandstone Tint
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Buried In Sand
Kilz
Very similar
Drop Cloth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smokey Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smokey Taupe
#CEC5B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smokey Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smokey 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 Smokey 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.
Smokey Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smokey Taupe have?
Smokey Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Smokey Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smokey Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smokey Taupe are Slumber Sloth by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Overgrown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Synchronicity by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smokey 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 Smokey Taupe?
Smokey Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Smokey Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.