Tyler Taupe HC-43 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B29770, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Gold from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B29770 · HC-43
Tyler Taupe
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tyler Taupe Technical Profile
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Tyler Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tyler 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 MooreTyler Taupe
Nearly identical
ValsparCaramel Gold
Caramel Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Creamy Caramel
PPG
Nearly identical
Burnt Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Gold Season
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burlap
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mitered Edge
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tyler Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tyler Taupe
#B29770
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tyler Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tyler 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 Tyler Taupe.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tyler Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tyler Taupe have?
Tyler Taupe 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 Tyler Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tyler Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tyler Taupe are Caramel Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tan Hide by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Promise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tyler 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 Tyler Taupe?
Tyler Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tyler Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.