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Terrace Taupe

#B2AB9C

RGB 178, 171, 156 · HSL 41°, 12%, 65% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 30

Terrace Taupe is #B2AB9C in HEX — rgb(178, 171, 156), hsl(41°, 12%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 30%).

Terrace Taupe pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 12%, 65%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B2AB9C

RGB178, 171, 156

HSL41°, 12%, 65%

HSV41°, 12%, 70%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 30

Decimal11709340

CSS RGBrgb(178, 171, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 12%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sharkskin 1025-4

ΔE 0.6 · #B1AA9C

Vista Paint

Homespun Linen K-948

ΔE 0.7 · #B3AC9E

Sherwin-Williams

Gateway Gray SW7644

ΔE 0.7 · #B2AC9C

Benjamin Moore

Herbal 1487

ΔE 1.3 · #AFAB9B

Dulux

Stone River SN3A4

ΔE 1.3 · #B0A99C

Behr

Stone Walkway QE-35

ΔE 1.5 · #B5AF9F

Valspar

Hunter's White 6002-1B

ΔE 1.5 · #B2AE9F

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 1.5 · #B5AFA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Langdon Dove historic-langdon-dove

ΔE 1.6 · #B5AB9A

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 1.8 · #B7AE9D

Kilz

Khaki LL220

ΔE 2.1 · #B3A997

Dunn-Edwards

Shaggy Barked DEC771

ΔE 2.2 · #B3AB98

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 3.1 · #AAA593

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 4.3 · #B6B2A9

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 9 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B2AB9C

#9BA2B0

Analogous

#B09F9B

#B2AB9C

#ADB09B

Triadic

#B2AB9C

#9BB0AA

#AA9BB0

Split-Complementary

#B2AB9C

#9BADB0

#9F9BB0

Tetradic

#B2AB9C

#9BB09F

#9BA2B0

#B09BAD

Monochromatic

#645D4F

#8F8570

#B2AB9C

#D2CEC6

#F4F3F1

Rectangle

#B2AB9C

#A2B09B

#9BA2B0

#AA9BB0

Compound

#B2AB9C

#ADB09B

#9BA2B0

#9F9BB0

Variations

Lighter

#C0BBAF

#CFCBC4

#E2E1DD

Darker

#948A75

#67604F

#3C382E

Saturation

#A9A7A3

#B0AA9B

#D8B874

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2AB9C

#B0AC9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2AB9C

#ACAC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2AB9C

#B3A9AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Terrace Taupe brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#C5AD90

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2AB9C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2B2B4

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.

#7082A9

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: #B2AB9C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2AB9C;

CSS Variable

--color-terrace-taupe: #B2AB9C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'terrace-taupe': '#B2AB9C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2AB9C] text-[#B2AB9C]

SCSS

$terrace-taupe: #B2AB9C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2AB9C?

#B2AB9C is Terrace Taupe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B2AB9C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Terrace Taupe?

Terrace Taupe works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Terrace Taupe?

Terrace Taupe pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Terrace Taupe?

You can download Terrace 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 Terrace Taupe?

The hex code is #B2AB9C. In RGB it's 178, 171, 156, and in HSL it's 41°, 12%, 65%.

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