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Ref. #CDB9A2 · DE6129

Rustic Taupe

50%LRV Value
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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.

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Rustic Taupe Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDB9A2
RGB205, 185, 162
LRV50.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Traditional Tan

Complement

Frozen Canal

Rustic Taupe Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Grass Valley

Accent

Spruce Woods

Pop

Monarch Migration

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Seaweed

Pop

Sentimental

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Before the Storm

Pop

Walker Lake

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Rustic Taupe.

Homespun Charm

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN04

#CDB5A6

Seagull Wail

Dunn-Edwards · DET637

#C7BDA8

Throwing Clay

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN67

#CCC2AA

Stone Pedestal

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN56

#C6BA98

Skein of Yarn

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN55

#BFB89C

Faux Bois

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR15

#C0B6AB

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Polo Tan

Behr · N260-3

#C8B597

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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