PPG Pale Taupe PPG1073-3: Closest tones in 8 brands

Pale Taupe (PPG1073-3) is a light greige from PPG with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Pale Taupe (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Pale Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

66.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1073-3

HEX

#E4D1C8

RGB

228, 209, 200

HSL

19°, 34%, 84%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Pale Taupe in PPG

Neighboring tones from the same brand, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Ginger Shortbread PPG · PPG1062-3 · LRV 65

Bare Beige PPG · PPG1067-2 · LRV 68

China Silk PPG · PPG1060-2 · LRV 67

Blossom Pink PPG · PPG1016-2 · LRV 69

Coral Cream PPG · PPG1062-2 · LRV 70

Warmstone PPG · PPG1015-3 · LRV 70

Belle Of The Ball PPG · PPG1061-3 · LRV 63

Romeo PPG · PPG1056-2 · LRV 67

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 66.3 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?

Glidden: 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: Ole Pink (S170-1), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pale Berries (DE6051), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Malted Milk (SW 6057), ~93% 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 #E4D1C8, RGB 228, 209, 200. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.