Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Tyler Taupe |
| SKU | HC-73 |
| Hex | #A89479 |
| RGB | 168, 148, 121 |
| HSL | 34°, 21%, 57% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Tyler Taupe
Tyler Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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.
Tyler 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
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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Tyler 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 #A89479 in HSL space. Pair Tyler 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 Tyler Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tyler 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-73 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Colonial Revival Stone (SW 2827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tyler Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Colonial Revival Stone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Earthenware (ICC-78), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tyler Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Earthenware swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
The closest Valspar equivalent of Tyler Taupe is Wild Mushroom (3007-9C). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.7 vs 30). If Valspar is your counter, order Wild Mushroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Wild Mushroom swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tyler Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Glidden's nearest match is Sauteed Mushroom (PPG1085-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tyler Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sauteed Mushroom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bay Harbor Dock (417-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tyler Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Bay Harbor Dock swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tyler Taupe is Carrollton Khaki (HGSW 3184) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carrollton Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tyler Taupe is Saddle Up (DET690) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Up swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tyler Taupe is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tyler Taupe. The nearest is Abbey Stone (0365) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
At Rodda, the closest color to Tyler Taupe is Basil (CA143) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Basil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Tyler Taupe is Cafe Latte (C2-841). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Cafe Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full Cafe Latte swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Backdrop has no exact twin of Tyler Taupe. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tyler Taupe
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tyler Taupe. The nearest is Abbey Stone (0365) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →