Rosy Taupe DEBN15 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #856E6A, LRV 17 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Elkhound from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #856E6A · DEBN15
Rosy Taupe
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Rosy Taupe Technical Profile
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Rosy Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rosy Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsRosy Taupe
Nearly identical
BehrElkhound
Elkhound
Behr
Nearly identical
Granite Boulder
PPG
Very similar
Marron
Valspar
Very similar
Dutch Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
My Devoted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rave Raisin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sequoia
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rosy Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rosy Taupe
#856E6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7987B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rosy Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rosy 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rosy Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rosy Taupe have?
Rosy Taupe by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) 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 Rosy Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rosy Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rosy Taupe are Elkhound by Behr (a near-identical match), Smokey Claret by Behr (a near-identical match), Granite Boulder by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Rosy 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 Rosy Taupe?
Rosy Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rosy Taupe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.