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Glidden Pale Taupe

PPG1073-3 · #E3D1C8 · LRV ~66.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Pale Taupe (~99% proximity)

Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is a light greige from Glidden with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Pale Taupe (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Pale Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

66.1 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1073-3

HEX

#E3D1C8

RGB

227, 209, 200

HSL

20°, 33%, 84%

Family

Greiges

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Pale Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Pale Taupe have?

Pale Taupe is a light greige with a moderate peach 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 Pale Taupe?

Pale Taupe has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.1 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 Pale Taupe in other brands?

PPG: Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Tender Shell (1006-10C), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Light Mocha (2096-60), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Calamine (No. 230), ~97% proximity; Behr: Mocha Ice (N150-1), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Berries (DE6051), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Reticence (SW 6064), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk (HGSW6057), ~93% 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 Pale Taupe?

The HEX code of Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is #E3D1C8, RGB 227, 209, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.