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Taupe

#95846F

RGB 149, 132, 111 · HSL 33°, 15%, 51% · CMYK 0, 11, 26, 42

Taupe is #95846F in HEX — rgb(149, 132, 111), hsl(33°, 15%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 26%, 42%).

Taupe pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 15%, 51%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#95846F

RGB149, 132, 111

HSL33°, 15%, 51%

HSV33°, 26%, 58%

CMYK0, 11, 26, 42

Decimal9798767

CSS RGBrgb(149, 132, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 15%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Taupe CSP-260

Exact match

Dulux

Shipwreck S14C5

ΔE 1 · #968672

Valspar

Riverbed's Edge 3008-9B

ΔE 1.2 · #988771

Behr

Bristol Beige HDC-AC-14

ΔE 1.7 · #948371

Kilz

Sleeping Cabin LL150

ΔE 1.7 · #988874

Sherwin-Williams

Quiver Tan SW6151

ΔE 2.3 · #8E7F6A

Farrow & Ball

Mouse's Back 40

ΔE 2.3 · #998976

Dunn-Edwards

Barrel Stove DE6216

ΔE 2.8 · #8E7E67

Hallman-Lindsay

Milkweed historic-milkweed

ΔE 2.9 · #8C7F69

Vista Paint

Milkweed C-1433

ΔE 3.6 · #8A7F69

PPG

Locomotion 1076-5

ΔE 3.7 · #988171

Dutch Boy

Silver Gray D-6730

ΔE 5.6 · #857F69

IKEA

IKEA146 146

ΔE 5.7 · #847763

RAL

Pearl Mouse Grey 7048

ΔE 7.2 · #898176

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 7.3 · #A3977F

Kobra

Gold 45

ΔE 7.7 · #8E7A5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#95846F

#6F8095

Analogous

#95716F

#95846F

#93956F

Triadic

#95846F

#6F9584

#846F95

Split-Complementary

#95846F

#6F9395

#716F95

Tetradic

#95846F

#6F9571

#6F8095

#956F93

Monochromatic

#3E362E

#6A5D4E

#95846F

#B5AA9B

#D6CFC7

Rectangle

#95846F

#80956F

#6F8095

#846F95

Compound

#95846F

#93956F

#6F8095

#716F95

Variations

Lighter

#AA9D8C

#BEB5AA

#D8D4CF

Darker

#786A58

#53493C

#312A22

Saturation

#88837C

#95846F

#CA893A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.62:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.81:1

Deuteranopia

#95846F

#8E886F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#95846F

#878772

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#95846F

#968184

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Taupe reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#AF906E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#95846F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C9593

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#536C8A

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #95846F;

CSS — background

background-color: #95846F;

CSS Variable

--color-taupe: #95846F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taupe': '#95846F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#95846F] text-[#95846F]

SCSS

$taupe: #95846F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #95846F?

#95846F is Taupe, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #95846F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taupe?

Taupe works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Taupe?

Taupe pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Taupe?

You can download 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 Taupe?

The hex code is #95846F. In RGB it's 149, 132, 111, and in HSL it's 33°, 15%, 51%.

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