Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Shadow Taupe |
| SKU | PPG14-01 |
| Hex | #B3AAA0 |
| RGB | 179, 170, 160 |
| HSL | 32°, 11%, 66% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / 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 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Shadow Taupe within PPG / 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 #B3AAA0 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.
PPG / 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 PPG / 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 1.47). 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
Behr's nearest match is Stingray Gray (HDC-NT-09G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). 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 Stingray Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Gown (CSP-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). 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
Valspar has no exact twin of Shadow Taupe. The nearest is London Coach (4002-1B) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.4 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Coach swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
The closest 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 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 3.65 — 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 1.47). 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 2.45, 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
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Rustic Oak (JG-110) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. 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 2.99, 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 1.32). 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 3.07, 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 Winter Wood (R027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). 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 Winter Wood 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 2.9, 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 →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shadow Taupe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shadow Taupe is Smoky Wings (0553) — very close at ΔE 3.49, 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 Smoky Wings swatch →