REDS

Deep Taupe

#7B6660

RGB 123, 102, 96 · HSL 13°, 12%, 43% · CMYK 0, 17, 22, 52

Deep Taupe is #7B6660 in HEX — rgb(123, 102, 96), hsl(13°, 12%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 22%, 52%).

Deep Taupe pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 12%, 43%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#7B6660

RGB123, 102, 96

HSL13°, 12%, 43%

HSV13°, 22%, 48%

CMYK0, 17, 22, 52

Decimal8087136

CSS RGBrgb(123, 102, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 12%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bold Brandy 1017-6

ΔE 0.9 · #796660

Dulux

Plumburn S06C7

ΔE 1.9 · #7D645E

Behr

French Truffle N150-5

ΔE 2 · #7A625D

Dunn-Edwards

Raisin in the Sun DE6034

ΔE 2.1 · #78615C

Valspar

Marron 1004-9B

ΔE 2.5 · #7F6C67

Vista Paint

Toasted Taupe K-1170

ΔE 2.7 · #7D6B62

Hallman-Lindsay

Ranch House 142

ΔE 2.7 · #7B645A

Farrow & Ball

London Clay 244

ΔE 2.8 · #786963

Sherwin-Williams

Less Brown SW6040

ΔE 3.1 · #756761

Kilz

Chocolate Torte LM190

ΔE 3.4 · #715F58

IKEA

IKEA029 29

ΔE 3.9 · #816F66

Benjamin Moore

Mink 1252

ΔE 3.9 · #806969

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 7.7 · #6F595D

RAL

Quartz Grey 7039

ΔE 8 · #6C6960

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 9.2 · #7B584C

Dutch Boy

Ashton Grey VS-9303

ΔE 10 · #66665A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#7B6660

#60757B

Analogous

#7B6068

#7B6660

#7B7360

Triadic

#7B6660

#607B66

#66607B

Split-Complementary

#7B6660

#607B73

#60687B

Tetradic

#7B6660

#687B60

#60757B

#73607B

Monochromatic

#251F1D

#50433F

#7B6660

#A18D87

#C2B5B2

Rectangle

#7B6660

#757B60

#60757B

#66607B

Compound

#7B6660

#7B7360

#60757B

#60687B

Variations

Lighter

#99837D

#B1A39F

#D0CAC8

Darker

#63514D

#443834

#28201E

Saturation

#726B6A

#7B6660

#AB4B30

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.37:1

vs Black

3.91:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#7B6660

#706D60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#7B6660

#6A6A61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#7B6660

#7B6667

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Deep Taupe carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#9C7963

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#7B6660

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#897E87

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#466A75

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #7B6660;

CSS — background

background-color: #7B6660;

CSS Variable

--color-deep-taupe: #7B6660;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deep-taupe': '#7B6660' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#7B6660] text-[#7B6660]

SCSS

$deep-taupe: #7B6660;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #7B6660?

#7B6660 is Deep Taupe, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #7B6660 warm or cool?

Deep Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Deep Taupe?

Deep Taupe works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Deep Taupe?

Deep Taupe pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Deep Taupe?

You can download Deep Taupe on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Deep Taupe?

The hex code is #7B6660. In RGB it's 123, 102, 96, and in HSL it's 13°, 12%, 43%.

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