Taupetone 1013 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #987E6D, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peppered Pecan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #987E6D · 1013
Taupetone
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Taupetone Technical Profile
HEX Code#987E6D
RGB152, 126, 109
Estimated LRV22.7
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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Peppered Pecan
PPG
#957D6F
Close digital match
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
#967A6A
Close digital match
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
#967E71
Close digital match
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
#94796A
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Home Sweet Home
Behr
#9C806A
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Vista Paint
#927F70
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Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
#907865
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Chocolate Almond
Kilz
#928075
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Hirshfield's
#987A6E
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Mouse's Back
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#998976
Visible digital difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
#898176
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Colors That Work With Taupetone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupetone
#987E6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupetone
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupetone Room Palettes
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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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Taupetone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupetone have?
Taupetone 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 Taupetone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupetone are Peppered Pecan by PPG (a close digital match), Wright Oak Bark by PPG (a close digital match), Locomotion by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Taupetone'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 Taupetone?
Taupetone has a estimated lightness value of 22.7, 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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