PPG Shadow Taupe
PPG14-01 · #8C817B · LRV ~22.7
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Gotham (~97% proximity)Shadow Taupe (PPG14-01) is a dark greige from PPG with a subtle peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 22.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Gotham (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Shadow Taupe in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
22.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG14-01
HEX
#8C817B
RGB
140, 129, 123
HSL
21°, 7%, 52%
Family
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Shadow Taupe FAQ
What undertone does Shadow Taupe have?
Shadow Taupe is a dark greige with a subtle 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 Shadow Taupe?
Shadow Taupe has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Shadow Taupe in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Gotham (CSP-385), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Elephant Gray (PPG1005-5), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe (SW 6039), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe (HGSW6039), ~97% proximity; Behr: Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Twig (DEGR01), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~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 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.