Impressionist Taupe LL260 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D0C6BF, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is En Plein Air from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0C6BF · LL260
Impressionist Taupe
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Impressionist Taupe Technical Profile
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Impressionist Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Impressionist Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzImpressionist Taupe
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEn Plein Air
En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Angora
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoked Umber
Behr
Nearly identical
Avorio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Kennett Square Taupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Windmill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Silvered
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Impressionist Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Impressionist Taupe
#D0C6BF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Impressionist Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Impressionist 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Impressionist Taupe.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Impressionist Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Impressionist Taupe have?
Impressionist Taupe by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Impressionist Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Impressionist Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Impressionist Taupe are En Plein Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Angora by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smoked Umber by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Impressionist 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 Impressionist Taupe?
Impressionist Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, 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 Impressionist Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.