Taupe Pearls LB170-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #EFDCD3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beachfront Blush from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFDCD3 · LB170-01
Taupe Pearls
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Taupe Pearls Technical Profile
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Taupe Pearls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Taupe Pearls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzTaupe Pearls
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBeachfront Blush
Beachfront Blush
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nutmeg Frost
Behr
Nearly identical
Blushing Bride
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sugarcane
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lotus Petal
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Winter Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Truffles
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique Candle Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mosaic Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taupe Pearls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taupe Pearls
#EFDCD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6AB7C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taupe Pearls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taupe Pearls 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 Taupe Pearls.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taupe Pearls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taupe Pearls have?
Taupe Pearls by Kilz 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 Taupe Pearls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Taupe Pearls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Taupe Pearls are Beachfront Blush by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Nutmeg Frost by Behr (a near-identical match), Blushing Bride by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Taupe Pearls'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 Taupe Pearls?
Taupe Pearls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Taupe Pearls's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.