Shadow Taupe vs Accessible Beige

Shadow TaupePPGvsAccessible BeigeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.8Distinct difference

Shadow Taupe is a PPG color while Accessible Beige comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Shadow Taupe belongs to the greige-grey family and Accessible Beige to the beige-greige family. At LRV 58 vs 40, Accessible Beige will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 10.8, 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

Shadow Taupe
PPG · PPG14-01
Hex#b4aaa0
LRV40.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG14-01
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams · 7036
Hex#D1C7B8
LRV57.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7036
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Shadow Taupe vs Accessible Beige Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow Taupe on one side and Accessible Beige 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 Shadow Taupe comparisons

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

White Dove
Shadow Taupe
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Shadow Taupe
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

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

Shadow Taupe reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Shadow Taupe
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Shadow Taupe
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Shadow Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Shadow Taupe
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Shadow Taupe
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Shadow Taupe
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Shadow Taupe
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Shadow Taupe reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Shadow Taupe
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Shadow Taupe
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Shadow Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Shadow Taupe
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

Piazza
Shadow Taupe
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Shadow Taupe
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Shadow Taupe
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Shadow Taupe reads slightly lighter

Senses
Shadow Taupe
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Shadow Taupe
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Shadow Taupe
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Shadow Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Shadow Taupe
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Shadow Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Shadow Taupe
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Shadow Taupe
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Shadow Taupe
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Shadow Taupe reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Shadow Taupe
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Shadow Taupe
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Shadow Taupe is the lighter choice