Taos Taupe 2111-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8D857B, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is So Sublime from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D857B · 2111-40
Taos Taupe
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taos Taupe Technical Profile
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Taos Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taos 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 MooreTaos Taupe
Nearly identical
PPGSo Sublime
So Sublime
PPG
Nearly identical
Art District
Behr
Nearly identical
Sauteed Cremini
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Promising Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Seine
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sultry Castle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dovetail
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bohemian Earth
Kilz
Very similar
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taos Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taos Taupe
#8D857B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taos Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taos 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 Taos 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.
Taos Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taos Taupe have?
Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Taos Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taos Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taos Taupe are So Sublime by PPG (a near-identical match), Art District by Behr (a near-identical match), Sauteed Cremini by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Taos 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 Taos Taupe?
Taos Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taos Taupe's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.