Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Taiga |
| SKU | CC-696 |
| Hex | #95917F |
| RGB | 149, 145, 127 |
| HSL | 49°, 9%, 54% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
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 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe 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.
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.
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 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 →