Uptown Taupe 1201-1 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E4D7, LRV 79 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beautiful in My Eyes from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1E4D7 · 1201-1
Uptown Taupe
79%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Uptown Taupe Technical Profile
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Uptown Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Uptown Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGUptown Taupe
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBeautiful in My Eyes
Beautiful in My Eyes
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Basic Beige
Kilz
Nearly identical
Siamese Kitten
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Adobe White
Behr
Nearly identical
Moongaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Alluring White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simple Splendor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Spirit
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Lightning
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Uptown Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Uptown Taupe
#F1E4D7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Uptown Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Uptown 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 Uptown Taupe.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Uptown Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Uptown Taupe have?
Uptown Taupe by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Uptown Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Uptown Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Uptown Taupe are Beautiful in My Eyes by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Basic Beige by Kilz (a near-identical match), Siamese Kitten by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Uptown 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 Uptown Taupe?
Uptown Taupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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