Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Perfect Taupe |
| SKU | PPU18-13 |
| Hex | #B5ACA1 |
| RGB | 181, 172, 161 |
| HSL | 33°, 12%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Perfect Taupe
Perfect Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Perfect Taupe is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Perfect Taupe within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B5ACA1 in HSL space. Pair Perfect Taupe with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Perfect Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Perfect Taupe from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU18-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (SW 6073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoke & Mirrors swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Ivory Brown (6006-1C) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.2 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivory Brown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Greyhound (PPG1008-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Greyhound swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
Glidden's nearest match is Greyhound (PPG1008-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Greyhound swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Shale Ridge (421-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale Ridge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Perfect Taupe. The nearest is Crushed Stone (DE6067) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Crushed Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Drawing Room (JG-157) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drawing Room swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Taupe without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Perfect Taupe is Marshy Habitat (0204). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Marshy Habitat and you'll get the same color. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
The closest Rodda equivalent of Perfect Taupe is Stone (CA080). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Rodda is your counter, order Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Perfect Taupe is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Perfect Taupe
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Perfect Taupe is Marshy Habitat (0204). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Marshy Habitat and you'll get the same color. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →