Tapenade CC-694 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #868468, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Scene from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #868468 · CC-694
Tapenade
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tapenade Technical Profile
HEX Code#868468
RGB134, 132, 104
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Green Scene
Dunn-Edwards
#858365
Close digital match
Only Oregano
PPG
#89876A
Close digital match
Ripe Olives
Valspar
#8B886A
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Heuchera Leaf
Dutch Boy
#8A856B
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Kilz
#85846E
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#8D876C
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#7F8266
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Mirrored Willow
Hirshfield's
#8D876D
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Behr
#8D8765
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RAL
#8F8B66
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Colors That Work With Tapenade
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tapenade
#868468
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93A77A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tapenade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tapenade 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
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Tapenade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tapenade have?
Tapenade by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tapenade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tapenade are Green Scene by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Only Oregano by PPG (a close digital match), Ripe Olives by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tapenade'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 Tapenade?
Tapenade has a estimated lightness value of 22.6, 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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