Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Shadow Taupe |
| SKU | PPG14-01 |
| Hex | #B4AAA0 |
| RGB | 180, 170, 160 |
| HSL | 30°, 12%, 67% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Shadow Taupe
Shadow Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Shadow 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Shadow Taupe within Glidden'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 #B4AAA0 in HSL space. Pair Shadow 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.
Glidden Shadow Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shadow 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 Glidden PPG14-01 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (SW 6073), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
The closest Behr equivalent of Shadow Taupe is Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Perfect Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfect Taupe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Gown (CSP-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Evening Gown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Valspar, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is London Coach (4002-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full London Coach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shadow Taupe is Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Shadow Taupe and you'll get the same color. See the full Shadow Taupe swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Shadow Taupe. The nearest is Promenade Gray (422-4DB) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Promenade Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Perfect Greige (HGSW 2475), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Heart of Stone (DEGR17) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heart of Stone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Rustic Oak (JG-110), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Hardwick White (NO. 5) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hardwick White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Langdon Dove (H0107) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Langdon Dove swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Rodda's nearest match is Stone (CA080), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shadow Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Stone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Pale Granite (C2-783) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pale Granite swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadow Taupe — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 14.07). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG14-01 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadow Taupe — the nearest deck color, Havana (HAVANA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.5). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG14-01 instead. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadow Taupe — the nearest deck color, Duck Egg Blue (DUCK EGG BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.58). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG14-01 instead. See the full Duck Egg Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadow Taupe — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 7.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG14-01 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Shadow Taupe — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 9.77). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG14-01 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Kompozit has no exact twin of Shadow Taupe. The nearest is Smoky Wings (0553) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Wings swatch →