Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Shadow Taupe |
| SKU | BNC-24 |
| Hex | #989C83 |
| RGB | 152, 156, 131 |
| HSL | 70°, 11%, 56% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Shadow Taupe
Shadow Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Shadow Taupe is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
18 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 gray 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Shadow 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 #989C83 in HSL space. Pair Shadow 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 Shadow Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shadow 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 BNC-24 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Green Onyx (SW 9128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Green Onyx swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Raintree Green (1496), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Raintree Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Irish Paddock (5006-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.1 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Irish Paddock swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cavern Moss (PPG1124-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Cavern Moss swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Tender Forest Sage (30GY 33/144) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tender Forest Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Shaded Fern (327-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shaded Fern swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shadow Taupe. The nearest is Hunters Pointe (HGSW 3264) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hunters Pointe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Battle Harbor (DE6257), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Battle Harbor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Shadow Taupe is Garden Essential (JG-57). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Garden Essential and you'll get the same color. See the full Garden Essential swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Lichen (NO. 19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Lichen swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lucky Day (0428), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Lucky Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wainscot Green (H0081), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Wainscot Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
The closest Rodda equivalent of Shadow Taupe is Spring Green (CA172). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Rodda is your counter, order Spring Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Green swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Taliesin (C2-699) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Taliesin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Bronson (BRONSON) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronson swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shadow Taupe. The nearest is Orestes (0379) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orestes swatch →