Mystic Taupe 1002-9A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #615450, 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.
Ref. #615450 · 1002-9A
Mystic Taupe
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mystic Taupe Technical Profile
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Mystic Taupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mystic Taupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMystic Taupe
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDeep Taupe
Deep Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Topeka Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pine Cone Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ashen
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystic Taupe
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Mystic 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mystic Taupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mystic Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystic Taupe are Deep Taupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gargoyle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Topeka Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mystic Taupe's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.