Kennett Square Taupe 90YR 55/051 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEC3BD, estimated 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.
PPG · #CEC3BD · 90YR 55/051
Kennett Square Taupe
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Kennett Square Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC3BD
RGB206, 195, 189
Estimated LRV55.8
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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Colors That Work With Kennett Square Taupe
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kennett Square Taupe
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kennett Square 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Angora by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Impressionist Taupe by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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