Rustic Taupe DE6129 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDB9A2, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ranch House from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDB9A2 · DE6129
Rustic Taupe
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rustic Taupe Technical Profile
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Rustic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Rustic 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-EdwardsRustic Taupe
Nearly identical
KilzRanch House
Ranch House
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gobi Desert
Behr
Nearly identical
Sierra Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fortress Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Rocio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Malabar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Moose Mousse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crumcake
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic Taupe
#CDB9A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic 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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More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rustic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic Taupe have?
Rustic Taupe by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Rustic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Rustic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Taupe are Ranch House by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tea With Cream by Kilz (a near-identical match), Gobi Desert by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe?
Rustic Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rustic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.