PPG Shadow Taupe PPG14-01: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 23

Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is a dark greige from PPG with a subtle peach undertone. Its LRV is about 22.7 (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 Benjamin Moore Gotham (97% match).

Compare Shadow Taupe with other brands

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LRV

22.7 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG14-01

HEX

#8C817B

RGB

140, 129, 123

HSL

21°, 7%, 52%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Shadow Taupe in PPG

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

Elephant Gray PPG · PPG1005-5 · LRV 24

So Sublime PPG · PPG1006-5 · LRV 24

Wild Wilderness PPG · PPG1019-5 · LRV 24

Cinnamon Toast PPG · PPG1017-5 · LRV 22

Cool Charcoal PPG · PPG1007-6 · LRV 21

Roller Coaster PPG · PPG1008-5 · LRV 24

Pewter Mug PPG · PPG1004-5 · LRV 23

Sweater Weather PPG · PPG0999-5 · LRV 23

Shadow Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Shadow Taupe have?

Shadow Taupe is a dark greige with a subtle 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 Shadow Taupe?

Shadow Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 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 Shadow Taupe in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Gotham (CSP-385), 97%; Glidden: Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe (SW 6039), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe (HGSW6039), 97%; Behr: Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Twig (DEGR01), 96%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 93%. 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 #8C817B, RGB 140, 129, 123. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.