Taupe Fedora CSP-260 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #95846F, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riverbed's Edge from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #95846F · CSP-260
Taupe Fedora
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Taupe Fedora Technical Profile
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Taupe Fedora in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taupe Fedora in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTaupe Fedora
Nearly identical
ValsparRiverbed's Edge
Riverbed's Edge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bristol Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Nearly identical
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Zesty Coriander
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Curio Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Very similar
Milkweed
Hirshfield's
Very similar
African Plain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taupe Fedora
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupe Fedora
#95846F
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 Taupe Fedora
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupe Fedora 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 Taupe Fedora.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taupe Fedora — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupe Fedora have?
Taupe Fedora by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Taupe Fedora in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taupe Fedora from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupe Fedora are Riverbed's Edge by Valspar (a near-identical match), Bristol Beige by Behr (a near-identical match), Sleeping Cabin by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Taupe Fedora'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 Fedora?
Taupe Fedora has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taupe Fedora's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.