ORANGES
Ticonderoga Taupe
#9E8C7C
Sitting at HSL 28°, 15%, 55%, Ticonderoga Taupe reads classic and warm. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Ticonderoga Taupe 992
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9E8C7C?
#9E8C7C is Ticonderoga Taupe, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #9E8C7C warm or cool?
Ticonderoga Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Ticonderoga Taupe?
Ticonderoga Taupe works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Ticonderoga Taupe?
Ticonderoga 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 Ticonderoga Taupe?
You can download Ticonderoga 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 RGB value of #9E8C7C?
#9E8C7C converts to RGB 158, 140, 124.