Mystic Taupe 1002-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #615450, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Taupe from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #615450 · 1002-9A
Mystic Taupe
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mystic Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#615450
RGB97, 84, 80
Estimated LRV9.5
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Mystic Taupe
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Deep Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
#625550
Close digital match
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
#60544F
Close digital match
Topeka Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#615550
Close digital match
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
#5D524E
Close digital match
Pine Cone Brown
Behr
#665751
Close digital match
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
#60504B
Close digital match
Rawhide
Vista Paint
#61554E
Close digital match
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
#59504F
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Ashen
Dutch Boy
#655C58
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Colorhouse
#53453C
Visible digital difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Pearl Beige
RAL
#6A5D4D
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Colors That Work With Mystic Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystic Taupe
#615450
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#897D5B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystic Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystic 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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Mystic Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystic Taupe have?
Mystic Taupe by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Mystic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystic Taupe are Deep Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gargoyle by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Topeka Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mystic 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 Mystic Taupe?
Mystic Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 9.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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