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PPG Uptown Taupe

PPG1201-1 · #F2E4D7 · LRV ~79.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Uptown Taupe (~99% proximity)

Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) is a warm off-white from PPG with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 79.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Uptown Taupe (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Uptown Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

79.3 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1201-1

HEX

#F2E4D7

RGB

242, 228, 215

HSL

29°, 51%, 90%

Family

Off-whites

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Uptown Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Uptown Taupe have?

Uptown Taupe is a warm off-white 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 Uptown Taupe?

Uptown Taupe has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 79.3 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 Uptown Taupe in other brands?

Glidden: Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Pensacola Pink (1184), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Finest Silk (DE6127), ~98% proximity; Behr: Soft Sunrise (RD-W12), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Alluring White (SW 6343), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Nice and Easy (V168), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack (No. 302), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Choice Cream (HGSW6357), ~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 Uptown Taupe?

The HEX code of Uptown Taupe (PPG1201-1) is #F2E4D7, RGB 242, 228, 215. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.