Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Studio Taupe |
| SKU | PPU5-07 |
| Hex | #A5978A |
| RGB | 165, 151, 138 |
| HSL | 29°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Studio Taupe
Studio 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 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.
Studio 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
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 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Studio 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 #A5978A in HSL space. Pair Studio 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 Studio Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Studio 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 PPU5-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Studio Taupe is Sticks & Stones (SW 7503). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sticks & Stones and you'll get the same color. See the full Sticks & Stones swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Waynesboro Taupe (1544), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Waynesboro Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Chocolate Oatmeal (T575) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chocolate Oatmeal swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Studio Taupe is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Earl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Glidden equivalent of Studio Taupe is Earl Gray (PPG1020-5). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Glidden is your counter, order Earl Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Dusky Gray (439-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Domaine (HGSW 3443) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Studio Taupe is Sorrel Felt (DET624). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sorrel Felt and you'll get the same color. See the full Sorrel Felt swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Studio Taupe. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Trenton Taupe (H113), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Trenton Taupe swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Studio Taupe
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Studio Taupe is Rain Barrel (H0113). At ΔE 0.59 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rain Barrel and you'll get the same color. See the full Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Burlap (CA070), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Studio Taupe
C2 Paint's nearest match is Darwin (C2-810), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Darwin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Studio Taupe is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Studio Taupe
At Backdrop, the closest color to Studio Taupe is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Studio Taupe
Kompozit's nearest match is Young Colt (0198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Studio Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Young Colt swatch →