Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Glamorous Taupe |
| SKU | 2003-10A |
| Hex | #BDA49A |
| RGB | 189, 164, 154 |
| HSL | 17°, 21%, 67% |
| LRV | 39.8 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Glamorous Taupe
Glamorous Taupe sits in the mid-range at LRV 39.8, 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.
Glamorous 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
15 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Glamorous Taupe within Valspar'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 #BDA49A in HSL space. Pair Glamorous 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.
Valspar Glamorous Taupe Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glamorous 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 Valspar 2003-10A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Glamorous Taupe. The nearest is Sand Trap (SW 6066) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand Trap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Behr's nearest match is Heavenly Cocoa (PWL-88), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glamorous Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Heavenly Cocoa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Monet (1243) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glamorous Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At Glidden, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Just Rosey (PPG1061-4) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Just Rosey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Glamorous Taupe. The nearest is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Glamorous Taupe. The nearest is Baltic Birch (HGSW 3065) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baltic Birch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Frontier Land (DE6074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Glamorous Taupe without repainting risk. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Glamorous Taupe. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 39.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Glamorous Taupe is Natchez (0133). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.8). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Natchez and you'll get the same color. See the full Natchez swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
Rodda has no exact twin of Glamorous Taupe. The nearest is Abalone (CA063) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abalone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Havana (HAVANA) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Havana swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glamorous Taupe
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glamorous Taupe is Andes Ash (0127) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andes Ash swatch →