True Khaki 14-27 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8AE98, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Teepee from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8AE98 · 14-27
True Khaki
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
True Khaki Technical Profile
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True Khaki in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to True Khaki in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTrue Khaki
Nearly identical
BehrBrown Teepee
Brown Teepee
Behr
Nearly identical
Meander
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sag Harbor Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soothing Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shaggy Barked
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Roman Ruins
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
Roman Ruins
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Khaki-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True Khaki
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Khaki
#B8AE98
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Khaki
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True Khaki 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
Other PPG colors close to True Khaki.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
True Khaki — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Khaki have?
True Khaki by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample True Khaki in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Khaki from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Khaki are Brown Teepee by Behr (a near-identical match), Meander by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Avenue Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting True Khaki'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 True Khaki?
True Khaki has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why True Khaki's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.