Topeka Taupe 1463 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #615550, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gargoyle from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #615550 · 1463
Topeka Taupe
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Topeka Taupe Technical Profile
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Topeka Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Topeka Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTopeka Taupe
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGargoyle
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Deep Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mystic Taupe
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gardeners Soil
Behr
Nearly identical
Authentic Brown
PPG
Very similar
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Topeka Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Topeka Taupe
#615550
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#897F5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Topeka Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Topeka 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Topeka Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Topeka Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Topeka Taupe have?
Topeka Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Topeka Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Topeka Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Topeka Taupe are Gargoyle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Deep Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mystic Taupe by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Topeka 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 Topeka Taupe?
Topeka Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Topeka Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.