Truly Taupe 50RR 39/025 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AEA6A9, LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Future Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AEA6A9 · 50RR 39/025
Truly Taupe
39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Truly Taupe Technical Profile
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Truly Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Truly Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTruly Taupe
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFuture Gray
Future Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beguiling Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Smoky Mountain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heather Ridge
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pebble Creek
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Disco Ball
Kilz
Very similar
Crystal Noir
Valspar
Very similar
Desert Echo
Behr
Very similar
Smoky Wings
Hirshfield's
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Truly Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Truly Taupe
#AEA6A9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8A85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Truly Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Truly 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
Other PPG colors close to Truly Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Truly Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Truly Taupe have?
Truly Taupe by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Truly Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Truly Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Truly Taupe are Future Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Beguiling Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Smoky Mountain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Truly 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 Truly Taupe?
Truly Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.1, 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 Truly Taupe's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.