Rustic Taupe DE6129 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CDB9A2, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #CDB9A2 · DE6129
Rustic Taupe
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rustic Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#CDB9A2
RGB205, 185, 162
Estimated LRV50.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#CCB9A2
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#CEBCA5
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#CEBAA0
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#CBB59E
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#CFBEA9
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Colors That Work With Rustic Taupe
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rustic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rustic Taupe are Ranch House by Kilz (a close digital match), Tea With Cream by Kilz (a close digital match), Gobi Desert by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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