Shadow Taupe 14-01 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B4AAA0, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zanzibar from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B4AAA0 · 14-01
Shadow Taupe
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shadow Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4AAA0
RGB180, 170, 160
Estimated LRV41.0
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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Zanzibar
Vista Paint
#B2A99E
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Perfect Taupe
Behr
#B5ACA1
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Ashen Grey
Valspar
#B3ABA1
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Evening Gown
Benjamin Moore
#B6AA9E
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Perfect Greige
Sherwin-Williams
#B7AB9F
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Organic Greige
Dunn-Edwards
#B0A69B
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Marshy Habitat
Hirshfield's
#B8AEA2
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Fawn Doe
Kilz
#B5A89C
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Snuggled
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Colors That Work With Shadow Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shadow Taupe
#B4AAA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shadow Taupe
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shadow 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
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Shadow Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shadow Taupe have?
Shadow 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 Shadow Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shadow Taupe are Zanzibar by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Perfect Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Ashen Grey by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shadow 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 Shadow Taupe?
Shadow Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 41.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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