Glidden Shadow Taupe
PPG14-01 · #B4AAA0 · LRV 41
Compare with other brands: PPG Greyhound is a 98% matchShadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is a mid-tone greige from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 41 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Greyhound (98% match).
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LRV
41 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG14-01
HEX
#B4AAA0
RGB
180, 170, 160
HSL
30°, 12%, 67%
Family
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Shadow Taupe FAQ
What undertone does Shadow Taupe have?
Shadow Taupe is a mid-tone greige with a moderate yellow undertone. 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 Shadow Taupe?
Shadow Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Shadow Taupe in other brands?
PPG: Greyhound (PPG1008-3), 98%; Behr: Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Gown (CSP-375), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige (SW 6073), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Perfect Greige (HGSW6073), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Organic Greige (DEGR21), 97%; Valspar: Ashen Gray (6004-1C), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Hardwick White (No. 5), 96%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Shadow Taupe?
The HEX code of Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is #B4AAA0, RGB 180, 170, 160. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.