Uptown Taupe 1201-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1E4D7, estimated 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.
PPG · #F1E4D7 · 1201-1
Uptown Taupe
79%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Uptown Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1E4D7
RGB241, 228, 215
Estimated LRV79.1
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 Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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#EEE2D5
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#F4E7D9
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#EFE1D2
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Colors That Work With Uptown Taupe
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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
Digital 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
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Uptown Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Uptown Taupe have?
Uptown Taupe by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white 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 Uptown Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Uptown Taupe are Beautiful in My Eyes by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Basic Beige by Kilz (a close digital match), Siamese Kitten by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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