Natural Gray vs Studio Taupe

Natural GrayBehrvsStudio TaupeBehrΔE 16.0Distinct difference

Both are Behr colors. Natural Gray reads as grey, while Studio Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 53 vs 32, Natural Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 21-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 16.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Natural Gray
Behr · PPU18-10
Hex#c4c0bb
LRV53.1
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Studio Taupe
Behr · PPU5-07
Hex#a59789
LRV32.3
BrandBehr
NumberPPU5-07
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Natural Gray vs Studio Taupe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Natural Gray on one side and Studio Taupe on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Natural Gray comparisons

See how Natural Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Natural Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Natural Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Natural Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Natural Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Natural Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Natural Gray reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Natural Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Natural Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Natural Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Natural Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Natural Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Natural Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Natural Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Natural Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Natural Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Natural Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Black grey
Natural Gray
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Piazza
Natural Gray
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Natural Gray
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Natural Gray
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Natural Gray reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Natural Gray
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Natural Gray reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Natural Gray
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Natural Gray
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Natural Gray
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Natural Gray
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Natural Gray
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Natural Gray is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Natural Gray
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Natural Gray reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Natural Gray
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Natural Gray reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Natural Gray
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Natural Gray
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Natural Gray
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Natural Gray
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Natural Gray is the lighter choice