Twilight Taupe DE6060 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A79994, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsum Gap from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A79994 · DE6060
Twilight Taupe
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Twilight Taupe Technical Profile
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Twilight Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Twilight 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-EdwardsTwilight Taupe
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGypsum Gap
Gypsum Gap
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smoked Mauve
Behr
Nearly identical
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Heliotrope
PPG
Very similar
Channel Seal Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Historic Monument
Kilz
Very similar
Iron Clawfoot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Twilight Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Twilight Taupe
#A79994
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Twilight Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Twilight 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Twilight Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Twilight Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Twilight Taupe have?
Twilight Taupe by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Twilight Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Twilight Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Twilight Taupe are Gypsum Gap by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Smoked Mauve by Behr (a near-identical match), Truly Taupe by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Twilight 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 Twilight Taupe?
Twilight Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Twilight Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.