Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Taupe Tapestry |
| SKU | PPG1072-4 |
| Hex | #C3A79A |
| RGB | 195, 167, 154 |
| HSL | 19°, 25%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About Glidden Taupe Tapestry
Taupe Tapestry sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Taupe Tapestry 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 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 pink 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 Taupe Tapestry 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 #C3A79A in HSL space. Pair Taupe Tapestry 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 Taupe Tapestry Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Taupe Tapestry 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 PPG1072-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sandbank (SW 6052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Sandbank swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
The closest Behr equivalent of Taupe Tapestry is Cozy Blanket (ICC-53). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Cozy Blanket and you'll get the same color. See the full Cozy Blanket swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Sand Pebble (2105-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Sand Pebble swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Valspar's nearest match is Adirondack Path (2004-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Adirondack Path swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Taupe Tapestry swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Goose Island (408-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Goose Island swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Taupe Tapestry is Intimate Tan (HGSW 3055) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intimate Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Doe Eyed (DEBN09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Doe Eyed swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Taupe Tapestry — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 6.73). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1072-4 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Taupe Tapestry. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Taupe Tapestry is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Rodda has no exact twin of Taupe Tapestry. The nearest is Unity (R129) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Unity swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Taupe Tapestry is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Taupe Tapestry — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 6.48). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1072-4 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Portola Paints's nearest match is Havana (HAVANA), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Havana swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Taupe Tapestry — the nearest deck color, Paloma (PALOMA), is clearly different (ΔE 8.13). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1072-4 instead. See the full Paloma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Taupe Tapestry — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 6.93). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1072-4 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Taupe Tapestry — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 16.98). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1072-4 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Taupe Tapestry
Kompozit's nearest match is Oak Plank (0148), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Taupe Tapestry without repainting risk. See the full Oak Plank swatch →