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Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe

983 · #CDC4B5 · LRV ~55.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Slumber Sloth (~99% proximity)

Smokey Taupe (983) is a light greige from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 55.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Slumber Sloth (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Smokey Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

55.8 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

983

HEX

#CDC4B5

RGB

205, 196, 181

HSL

38°, 19%, 76%

Family

Greiges

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Smokey Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Smokey Taupe have?

Smokey Taupe is a light greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Smokey Taupe?

Smokey Taupe has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 55.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Smokey Taupe in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Slumber Sloth (SW 9606), ~99% proximity; Behr: Sculptor Clay (PPU5-08), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Synchronicity (PPG1021-2), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Soft Pelican (8005-5B), ~98% proximity; PPG: Ostrich Feather (PPG14-32), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Accessible Beige (HGSW7036), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Moonstone Beach (DEBN62), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stony Ground (No. 211), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Smokey Taupe?

The HEX code of Smokey Taupe (983) is #CDC4B5, RGB 205, 196, 181. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.