Taupetone 1013 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #987E6D, 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.
Ref. #987E6D · 1013
Taupetone
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Taupetone Technical Profile
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Taupetone in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taupetone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTaupetone
Nearly identical
PPGPeppered Pecan
Peppered Pecan
PPG
Nearly identical
Mocha
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
Nearly identical
Book Binding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Home Sweet Home
Behr
Very similar
Java ‘n Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chocolate Almond
Kilz
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taupetone
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupetone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupetone 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 Taupetone.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taupetone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupetone have?
Taupetone 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 Taupetone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taupetone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupetone are Peppered Pecan by PPG (a near-identical match), Wright Oak Bark by PPG (a near-identical match), Locomotion by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taupetone's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.