Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13

Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) LRV and undertone

Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42, placing it in the mid-tone range within the greige color family. Its hexadecimal value is #B6ACA0, and its calculated undertone is warm yellow. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a paint color reflects, with lower values representing darker finishes. At 42, Perfect Taupe sits between light neutrals and deep colors, so its brightness will depend partly on the room’s available light. Greige combines characteristics of gray and beige, while the yellow undertone indicates a warmer direction in its measured color. This distinction matters when coordinating walls with flooring, cabinetry, or white trim. Cooler daylight may make warm undertones appear less pronounced, while warmer lighting can emphasize them. Check a sample in the room rather than relying on a digital swatch alone.

Behr Perfect Taupe in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray (SW 7044) has an LRV of 47 and ΔE 2.5, making it a close match that remains visibly different beside the original. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), at LRV 42.19 and ΔE 2.6, is similarly close. Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige (SW 7037) has an LRV of 46 and ΔE 2.7, while Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2 and ΔE 2.9. Each falls within the close-but-visible category. Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), at ΔE 3.2, is also close but distinguishable. In plain terms, ΔE below 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and above 4 means only similar. Compare samples together to assess their differences under consistent lighting.

Lighter and darker Behr alternatives

For a lighter option, Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13) has an LRV of 52, while Behr Wheat Bread (720C-3) has an LRV of 56. Behr Natural Gray (PPU18-10), at LRV 53, also reflects more light than Perfect Taupe. These options may suit rooms where a lighter wall finish is preferred without moving to a high-reflectance white. Behr Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), with an LRV of 38, is darker and offers a lower-reflectance alternative. The listed ΔE values range from 5.0 to 6.4, so none should be considered a close color match under the supplied measurements. Instead, choose according to the desired depth and color direction. Apply sample patches near windows and interior corners, then compare them with fixed finishes before selecting a full-room paint color.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Behr’s page for Perfect Taupe.