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Studio Taupe

#AD9C85

RGB 173, 156, 133 · HSL 35°, 20%, 60% · CMYK 0, 10, 23, 32

Studio Taupe is #AD9C85 in HEX — rgb(173, 156, 133), hsl(35°, 20%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 23%, 32%).

Studio Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 20%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#AD9C85

RGB173, 156, 133

HSL35°, 20%, 60%

HSV35°, 23%, 68%

CMYK0, 10, 23, 32

Decimal11377797

CSS RGBrgb(173, 156, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 20%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Taupe SW7549

Exact match

Behr

Tatami Mat UL190-19

ΔE 1.2 · #AE9C83

Valspar

Wild Mushroom 3007-9C

ΔE 1.4 · #AB9C83

Dulux

Clay Dust S13D4

ΔE 1.5 · #B19D87

Vista Paint

Village Crier C-189

ΔE 1.6 · #AC9984

Dunn-Edwards

Wooden Peg DE6215

ΔE 1.6 · #A89983

PPG

Weathered Wood 1077-4

ΔE 1.8 · #B19C86

Benjamin Moore

Turret CC-604

ΔE 2 · #AC9F89

IKEA

IKEA174 174

ΔE 2.4 · #AFA08C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sandy Bluff historic-sandy-bluff

ΔE 2.4 · #ACA088

Kilz

Gone Country LL180

ΔE 2.5 · #B4A18C

Colorhouse

Nourish .04 Nourish-04

ΔE 3.1 · #A3977F

Farrow & Ball

London Stone 6

ΔE 3.4 · #B6A38F

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 4.4 · #A99E80

RAL

Stone Grey 7030

ΔE 10.9 · #8B8C7A

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 11.1 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#AD9C85

#8596AD

Analogous

#AD8885

#AD9C85

#AAAD85

Triadic

#AD9C85

#85AD9C

#9C85AD

Split-Complementary

#AD9C85

#85AAAD

#8885AD

Tetradic

#AD9C85

#85AD88

#8596AD

#AD85AA

Monochromatic

#5C4F3D

#8A775C

#AD9C85

#CCC1B3

#EBE6E0

Rectangle

#AD9C85

#96AD85

#8596AD

#9C85AD

Compound

#AD9C85

#AAAD85

#8596AD

#8885AD

Variations

Lighter

#BEB09D

#CCC4B7

#E0DCD6

Darker

#947F61

#675742

#3C3326

Saturation

#9F9A93

#AD9C85

#D6A35C

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD9C85

#A7A085

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD9C85

#9F9F88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD9C85

#AE999C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Studio 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

#C1A27F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD9C85

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA7A3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#637DA1

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: #AD9C85;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD9C85;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-taupe: #AD9C85;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-taupe': '#AD9C85' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD9C85] text-[#AD9C85]

SCSS

$studio-taupe: #AD9C85;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD9C85?

#AD9C85 is Studio Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #AD9C85 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio Taupe?

Studio 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 Studio Taupe?

Studio 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 Studio Taupe?

You can download Studio 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 Studio Taupe?

The hex code is #AD9C85. In RGB it's 173, 156, 133, and in HSL it's 35°, 20%, 60%.

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