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Benjamin Moore TaigaCC-696 · #95917F · LRV 29

Taiga reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore CC-696 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE TAIGA
RGB 149, 145, 127LRV 29

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameTaiga
SKUCC-696
Hex#95917F
RGB149, 145, 127
HSL49°, 9%, 54%
LRV29
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Taiga

Taiga sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.

Taiga 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

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.55
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9523 · #969281 · ΔE 0.55 · LRV 29
SW 9518 · #99917C · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 29
SW 2845 · #988F7B · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 28
SW 7744 · #99907E · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 28

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.07
All neutral at Behr →
BXC-49 · #988F7F · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 28
ECC-36-1 · #939689 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 30

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.07
All neutral at Valspar →
8004-26E · #928E7D · ΔE 1.07 · LRV 27
T689 · #92907D · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 27.4
8004-23E · #99907A · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 28
V144-5 · #8F9082 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 27.4

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1032-4 · #979381 · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 29
PPG14-06 · #948E83 · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 27
PPG1031-4 · #939681 · ΔE 3.96 · LRV 30

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.67
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1032-4 · #979381 · ΔE 0.67 · LRV 29
60YY 28/139 · #979178 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 28
PPG1031-4 · #939581 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 29
50YY 28/071 · #969085 · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 28

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
421-4DB · #988F7B · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 28
420-4DB · #A0937F · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 30
HGSW 3484 · #979083 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 28
HGSW 9171 · #979083 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 28
HGSW 3494 · #958D7F · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 27
HGSW 9172 · #958D7F · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 27

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.39
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DESS44 · #948E80 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 27
DE6278 · #8F9183 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 26
DEGR27 · #989185 · ΔE 3.52 · LRV 29
DEBN27 · #9B907F · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 28

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.13
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-53 · #8F8D79 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 26

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 292 · #8C8C7A · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 26
NO. 216 · #989188 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 29

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.27
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0373 · #959078 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 28
0380 · #948E73 · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 27
0352 · #978E72 · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 27

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 31
0562 · #948D84 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 28

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.48
All neutral at Rodda →
R045 · #938C7C · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 27
CA088 · #9C9285 · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 29

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.55
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-922 · #988F7B · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 28
C2-939 · #979785 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 30
C2-907 · #9E9581 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 30
C2-889 · #9A9589 · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 30

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.64
All neutral at Portola Paints →
BOND STREET · #968F7B · ΔE 1.64 · LRV 28
BRONSON · #999985 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 31

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All neutral at Kompozit →
0422 · #949587 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 30
0373 · #8F8B72 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 26
0562 · #948D84 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 27

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Taiga within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1488 · LRV 28
2140-40 · LRV 29
978 · LRV 29
CC-576 · LRV 29
CSP-135 · LRV 27
998 · LRV 28

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #95917F in HSL space. Pair Taiga with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#95917F + #7F8395
TRIADIC
#95917F · #7F9591 · #917F95
ANALOGOUS
#95867F · #95917F · #8E957F

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
3.17:1AA Large
Sample text on black
6.63:1AA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Taiga Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Taiga 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 CC-696 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taiga

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Taiga is Canal Street (SW 9523). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Canal Street and you'll get the same color. See the full Canal Street swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Taiga

At Behr, the closest color to Taiga is Smokey Tan (BXC-49) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smokey Tan swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Taiga

Valspar's nearest match is Into the Wild (T689), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27.4 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Taiga without repainting risk. See the full Into the Wild swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Taiga

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Taiga is Sylvan (PPG1032-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sylvan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sylvan swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Taiga

The closest Glidden equivalent of Taiga is Sylvan (PPG1032-4). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). If Glidden is your counter, order Sylvan and you'll get the same color. See the full Sylvan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Taiga

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Taiga is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taiga

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Taiga is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curling Willow swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Taiga

Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Taiga. The nearest is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Taiga

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Taiga is Garden Party (JG-53) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garden Party swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Taiga

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Taiga. The nearest is Chemise (NO. 216) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chemise swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Taiga

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Taiga is Burning Idea (0373) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burning Idea swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Taiga

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Taiga is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Taiga

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Taiga is Parador (C2-922) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parador swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Taiga

Portola Paints's nearest match is Bond Street (BOND STREET), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taiga without repainting risk. See the full Bond Street swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Taiga

At Kompozit, the closest color to Taiga is Everlasting Sage (0422) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Everlasting Sage swatch →

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