Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Twilight Taupe |
| SKU | DE6060 |
| Hex | #A79994 |
| RGB | 167, 153, 148 |
| HSL | 16°, 10%, 62% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Dunn-Edwards Twilight Taupe
Twilight Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Twilight Taupe is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 gray 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Twilight 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 #A79994 in HSL space. Pair Twilight 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 Twilight Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Twilight 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 DE6060 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Smoked Mauve (PPU17-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Creekbed (1006) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Creekbed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Twilight Taupe is Dusky Hyacinth (1003-10A) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32.8 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusky Hyacinth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Twilight Taupe is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Glidden has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Old Monterey Grey (30YY 33/047) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Monterey Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Twilight Taupe is Gray Stone (406-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Twilight Taupe is Highland Grey (HGSW 2444) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Highland Grey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Watering Can (JG-135) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Sparrow (0554) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sparrow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Twilight Taupe
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Twilight Taupe. The nearest is Darwin (C2-810) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Darwin swatch →