Ticonderoga Taupe vs Humble Yellow

Ticonderoga TaupeBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 21.2Distinct difference

Ticonderoga Taupe is a Benjamin Moore color while Humble Yellow comes from Jotun. Ticonderoga Taupe reads as beige-greige, while Humble Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 57 vs 28, Humble Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Ticonderoga Taupe's red character against Humble Yellow's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.2, 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

Ticonderoga Taupe
Benjamin Moore · 992
Hex#9E8C7C
LRV27.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number992
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ticonderoga Taupe vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ticonderoga Taupe on one side and Humble Yellow 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 Ticonderoga Taupe comparisons

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

White Dove
Ticonderoga Taupe
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Ticonderoga Taupe
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Ticonderoga Taupe
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Ticonderoga Taupe
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Ticonderoga Taupe
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Ticonderoga Taupe
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Ticonderoga Taupe
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Ticonderoga Taupe
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Ticonderoga Taupe
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Ticonderoga Taupe
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Ticonderoga Taupe
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Ticonderoga Taupe
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Ticonderoga Taupe
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Ticonderoga Taupe
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Ticonderoga Taupe reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Ticonderoga Taupe
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Ticonderoga Taupe
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Ticonderoga Taupe
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Ticonderoga Taupe
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Ticonderoga Taupe
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Ticonderoga Taupe
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Antique White
Ticonderoga Taupe
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Antique White is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Ticonderoga Taupe
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Ticonderoga Taupe reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Ticonderoga Taupe
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Ticonderoga Taupe
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Ticonderoga Taupe
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Ticonderoga Taupe
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Ticonderoga Taupe
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Ticonderoga Taupe
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Ticonderoga Taupe
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Ticonderoga Taupe
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Ticonderoga Taupe reads noticeably lighter