Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Bungalow Taupe |
| SKU | DE6172 |
| Hex | #CEBE9F |
| RGB | 206, 190, 159 |
| HSL | 40°, 32%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Bungalow Taupe
Bungalow Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Bungalow 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Bungalow Taupe within Dunn-Edwards'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 #CEBE9F in HSL space. Pair Bungalow 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.
Dunn-Edwards Bungalow Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bungalow 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6172 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ramie (SW 6156), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Ramie swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Rye Bread (PPU8-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Rye Bread swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Bungalow Taupe is Wheeling Neutral (HC-92). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wheeling Neutral and you'll get the same color. See the full Wheeling Neutral swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Country Charm (3007-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Country Charm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bungalow Taupe is Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pony Tail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Bungalow Taupe is Pony Tail (PPG1086-4) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pony Tail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Bungalow Taupe is Relaxed Beige (418-1DB). At ΔE 0.41 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Relaxed Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Relaxed Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is White Ramie (HGSW 3216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full White Ramie swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Light Stone (NO. 9), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Light Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Polished Marble (0274), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Polished Marble swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Polished Marble (0274), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Polished Marble swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Rodda has no exact twin of Bungalow Taupe. The nearest is Straw (CA117) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
C2 Paint's nearest match is Haybale (C2-880), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Haybale swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Bungalow Taupe. The nearest is Antigua (ANTIGUA) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 56 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antigua swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bungalow Taupe
Kompozit's nearest match is Polished Marble (0274), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bungalow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Polished Marble swatch →