Taupe 2110-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5B4531, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Breakfast Blend from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #5B4531 · 2110-10
Taupe
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B4531
RGB91, 69, 49
Estimated LRV6.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Breakfast Blend
Behr
#59432F
Close digital match
Mud Pie
Dutch Boy
#5B4631
Close digital match
Cranberry Craze
Vista Paint
#604A38
Close digital match
Buckeye
Valspar
#5B4937
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Van Dyke Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#564536
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Kilz
#57463A
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Pumpernickel
PPG
#625141
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Hideaway
Hirshfield's
#654637
Visible digital difference
Northern Territory
Dunn-Edwards
#5E463C
Visible digital difference
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
Visible digital difference
Terra Brown
RAL
#4E3B31
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupe
#5B4531
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#73724C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupe have?
Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupe are Breakfast Blend by Behr (a close digital match), Mud Pie by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Ageless Bronze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Taupe?
Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 6.7, 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 Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.