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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Falcon Taupe

HGSW2493 · #917C6A · LRV 21.5

Compare with other brands: Behr Coconut Shell is a 98% match

Falcon Taupe (HGSW2493) is a dark brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 21.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Coconut Shell (98% match).

Compare Falcon Taupe with other brands

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LRV

21.5 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW2493

HEX

#917C6A

RGB

145, 124, 106

HSL

28°, 16%, 49%

Family

Browns

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Falcon Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Falcon Taupe have?

Falcon Taupe is a dark brown with a strong peach 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 Falcon Taupe?

Falcon Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Falcon Taupe in other brands?

Behr: Coconut Shell (PPU5-05), 98%; PPG: Portabella (PPG15-32), 96%; Glidden: Portabella (PPG15-32), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Down Home (SW 6081), 96%; Valspar: Chocolate Milk (8005-8E), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Medium Roast (DEBN33), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Taupetone (1013), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 91%. 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 Falcon Taupe?

The HEX code of Falcon Taupe (HGSW2493) is #917C6A, RGB 145, 124, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.