Badlands Taupe 2003-10B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #D7C3BA, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Regal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #D7C3BA · 2003-10B
Badlands Taupe
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Badlands Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#D7C3BA
RGB215, 195, 186
Estimated LRV57.0
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 Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Badlands Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Badlands Taupe
#D7C3BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Badlands Taupe
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Badlands Taupe Room Palettes
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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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Badlands Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Badlands Taupe have?
Badlands Taupe by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Badlands Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Badlands Taupe are Regal by Behr (a close digital match), New Wool by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bella Mia by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Badlands 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 Badlands Taupe?
Badlands Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 57.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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