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Talavera

30%LRV Value
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Talavera Technical Profile

What color is Talavera? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #A0928B. Colors similar to Talavera include Sherwin-Williams Armadillo, Valspar Channel Seal Gray, Benjamin Moore Studio Clay. Talavera has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 30 gives Talavera depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Talavera pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#A0928B
RGB160, 146, 139
LRV29.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Talavera

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Armadillo

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Channel Seal Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Studio Clay

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Clay

Behr

Very similar

Charleston Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Temple Bronze Met.

MPC

Very similar

Twilight Taupe

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Faded Beige

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Talavera

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Talavera

#A0928B

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

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Color Palettes for Talavera

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Channel Seal Gray

Complement

Overcast Day

Talavera Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Balanced

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Thin Ice

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Quiet Night

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Talavera.

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#A1968C

Gray By Me

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#A1988B

Gray Violet

PPG · 1014-5

#9B8E8E

Stone Gray

PPG · 1023-5

#9F9484

Heliotrope

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#A49491

Earl Gray

PPG · 1020-5

#A6978A

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Evening Gown

Benjamin Moore · CSP-375

#B6AA9E

Rio Bravo

Vista Paint · K-850

#6F7C7C

Maid

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#BCC7B8

Creekside Green

Benjamin Moore · 2141-40

#9B9986

Montana Moss

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#595244

Aging Barrel

Behr · PPU5-02

#695B4F

Talavera — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Talavera have?
Talavera by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Talavera from other brands?
The closest matches are Armadillo by Sherwin-Williams (#9E9089), Channel Seal Gray by Valspar (#9F938F), Studio Clay by Benjamin Moore (#A08F85). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Talavera?
Talavera has an LRV of 29.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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