Kennett Square Taupe 90YR 55/051 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC3BD, LRV 56 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. #CEC3BD · 90YR 55/051
Kennett Square Taupe
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kennett Square Taupe Technical Profile
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Kennett Square Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kennett Square Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGKennett Square Taupe
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEn Plein Air
En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Angora
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Windmill
Valspar
Nearly identical
Windrift Beige
Behr
Nearly identical
Avorio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silvered
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rose Dust
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kennett Square Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kennett Square Taupe
#CEC3BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kennett Square Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kennett Square 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 PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kennett Square Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kennett Square Taupe have?
Kennett Square Taupe by PPG 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 Kennett Square Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kennett Square Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kennett Square Taupe are En Plein Air by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Angora by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Impressionist Taupe by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square Taupe?
Kennett Square Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, 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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