Executive Taupe 70RR 64/034 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DACED0, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stardust Ballroom from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DACED0 · 70RR 64/034
Executive Taupe
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Executive Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#DACED0
RGB218, 206, 208
Estimated LRV63.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#DACFD4
Close digital match
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#DBCFD4
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#DBCFD4
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Mauve Morning
Behr
#D8CFD0
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#D9CCD1
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#D7CFD2
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#D4CBCC
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Colors That Work With Executive Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Executive Taupe
#DACED0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9285
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Executive Taupe
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Executive Taupe Room Palettes
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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
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Executive Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Executive Taupe have?
Executive Taupe by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Executive Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Executive Taupe are Stardust Ballroom by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Wallflower by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Milky Quartz by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Executive 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 Executive Taupe?
Executive Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 63.6, 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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