Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Fairview Taupe |
| SKU | HC-85 |
| Hex | #9A8973 |
| RGB | 154, 137, 115 |
| HSL | 34°, 16%, 53% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe
Fairview Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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.
Fairview 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
15 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Fairview Taupe within Benjamin Moore'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 #9A8973 in HSL space. Pair Fairview 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.
Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fairview 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 Benjamin Moore HC-85 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sawdust (SW 6158), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fairview Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sawdust swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At Behr, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Toffee Crunch (700D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toffee Crunch swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Stone Manor (6006-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fairview Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Stone Manor swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Dark Legacy Gold (20YY 24/177) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Legacy Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Fairview Taupe. The nearest is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Seemingly Perfect swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lodgepole Pine (HGSW 3213), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Fairview Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Lodgepole Pine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Tawny Owl (DET640) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tawny Owl swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Fairview Taupe. The nearest is Northeast Trail (0346) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Northeast Trail swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
The closest Rodda equivalent of Fairview Taupe is Cumin (CA144). 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 26 vs 25). If Rodda is your counter, order Cumin and you'll get the same color. See the full Cumin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fairview Taupe is Cumin (C2-888) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cumin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fairview Taupe
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Fairview Taupe. The nearest is Coco (COCO) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 21 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coco swatch →