Twilight Taupe 420-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #74685A, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brainstorm Bronze from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #74685A · 420-6DB
Twilight Taupe
14%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 →
Dutch BoyTwilight Taupe
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBrainstorm Bronze
Brainstorm Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Curlew
PPG
Nearly identical
Treetrunk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dash of Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evening Shade
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grey Locks
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cocoa Powder
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Opus
Behr
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
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
#74685A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#989A67
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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy 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 Dutch Boy 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 Brainstorm Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Curlew by PPG (a near-identical match), Landmark 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 14.4, 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 Twilight Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.