Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Rustic Taupe |
| SKU | DE6129 |
| Hex | #CDB9A2 |
| RGB | 205, 185, 162 |
| HSL | 32°, 30%, 72% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Rustic Taupe
Rustic Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Rustic Taupe is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Rustic 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 #CDB9A2 in HSL space. Pair Rustic 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 Rustic Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rustic 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 DE6129 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Downing Sand (SW 2822) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downing Sand swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Sail Grey (HDC-SM16-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sail Grey swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sierra Hills (1053), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Sierra Hills swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Valspar's nearest match is Freshly Baked (3008-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Freshly Baked swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Dusty Trail (PPG1097-4) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Sand Fatigues (419-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Fatigues swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Relaxed Khaki (HGSW 3186) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Relaxed Khaki swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Rustic Taupe. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Moth Wing (0183) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Moth Wing (0183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Spun Yarn (CA093), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Spun Yarn swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Cakewalk (C2-895) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cakewalk swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Rustic Taupe is Topanga (TOPANGA) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 55 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Topanga swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rustic Taupe
Kompozit's nearest match is Moth Wing (0183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rustic Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Moth Wing swatch →