Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hampshire Taupe |
| SKU | 990 |
| Hex | #A39681 |
| RGB | 163, 150, 129 |
| HSL | 37°, 16%, 57% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe
Hampshire 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.
Hampshire 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hampshire 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 #A39681 in HSL space. Pair Hampshire 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 Hampshire Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hampshire 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 990 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Urban Jungle (SW 9117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Urban Jungle swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
The closest Behr equivalent of Hampshire Taupe is Bridle Path (ECC-43-2). At ΔE 0.51 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 Behr is your counter, order Bridle Path and you'll get the same color. See the full Bridle Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Rapid Rock (PPG15-19) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rapid Rock swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106) — very close at ΔE 2.17, 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 Brushwood Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hampshire Taupe is Early American Classic (DESS43). At ΔE 0.88 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 Early American Classic and you'll get the same color. See the full Early American Classic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Antiquing (JG-128) — very close at ΔE 2.75, 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 Antiquing swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Rain Barrel (H0113) — very close at ΔE 3.38, 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 Rain Barrel swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
The closest Rodda equivalent of Hampshire Taupe is Basil (CA143). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). If Rodda is your counter, order Basil and you'll get the same color. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
C2 Paint's nearest match is Sea Salt (C2-890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Hampshire Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sea Salt swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 3.2, 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 French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Hampshire Taupe
At Backdrop, the closest color to Hampshire Taupe is Anita (BD-AN) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 →