Parlour Taupe 7003-1 is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAD0C0, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Concrete from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DAD0C0 · 7003-1
Parlour Taupe
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Parlour Taupe Technical Profile
HEX Code#DAD0C0
RGB218, 208, 192
Estimated LRV63.8
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 Familybeige
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Parlour Taupe
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Cool Concrete
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#D9D0C1
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Gray Envelope
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#D9D0C1
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Cedar Key
Benjamin Moore
#D8CFC0
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Natural Tan
Sherwin-Williams
#DCD2C3
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Plymouth Beige
Vista Paint
#D7CEBF
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Plymouth Beige
Hirshfield's
#DDD3C2
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Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CFC1
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Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
#D9CFC2
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October Mist
Kilz
#DFD6C7
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Existence
Dutch Boy
#D7D0C0
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Colors That Work With Parlour Taupe
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parlour Taupe
#DAD0C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parlour Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parlour 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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Parlour Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parlour Taupe have?
Parlour Taupe by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Parlour Taupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parlour Taupe are Cool Concrete by PPG (a close digital match), Gray Envelope by Behr (a close digital match), Cedar Key by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Parlour 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 Parlour Taupe?
Parlour Taupe has a estimated lightness value of 63.8, 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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