REDS

Plum Taupe

#B6A19B

RGB 182, 161, 155 · HSL 13°, 16%, 66% · CMYK 0, 12, 15, 29

Plum Taupe is #B6A19B in HEX — rgb(182, 161, 155), hsl(13°, 16%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 15%, 29%).

Plum Taupe pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 16%, 66%. 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#B6A19B

RGB182, 161, 155

HSL13°, 16%, 66%

HSV13°, 15%, 71%

CMYK0, 12, 15, 29

Decimal11968923

CSS RGBrgb(182, 161, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 16%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Glamour SW6031

ΔE 0.5 · #B6A09A

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 1.1 · #B6A39C

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 1.7 · #B7A299

Dulux

Cocoa Butter S09C3

ΔE 2.1 · #B6A49B

Benjamin Moore

Seaside 2110-40

ΔE 2.3 · #B69E95

PPG

Iris Mauve 1016-5

ΔE 2.5 · #B39B94

Behr

Moleskin N180-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B1A198

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 2.6 · #B8A7A2

Vista Paint

Cozy Cover C-139

ΔE 2.8 · #B4A095

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 3 · #B29E9D

Valspar

Wool Coat 1002-10A

ΔE 3.1 · #AF9D93

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.1 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 5.8 · #B49D8D

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.9 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 9 · #AAA593

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 16.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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 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

#B6A19B

#9AB0B6

Analogous

#B69AA2

#B6A19B

#B6AE9A

Triadic

#B6A19B

#9AB6A0

#A09AB6

Split-Complementary

#B6A19B

#9AB6AE

#9AA2B6

Tetradic

#B6A19B

#A2B69A

#9AB0B6

#AE9AB6

Monochromatic

#6A534D

#96776E

#B6A19B

#D6CAC7

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#B6A19B

#B0B69A

#9AB0B6

#A09AB6

Compound

#B6A19B

#B6AE9A

#9AB0B6

#9AA2B6

Variations

Lighter

#C5B3AF

#D2C7C4

#E4DFDD

Darker

#9B7B72

#6D534C

#40302C

Saturation

#ACA6A4

#B6A09A

#DB8C76

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A19B

#ABA89B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A19B

#A5A59C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A19B

#B6A1A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Plum 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

#C8A58F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A19B

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5AAB4

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.

#739FAB

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: #B6A19B;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A19B;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-taupe: #B6A19B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-taupe': '#B6A19B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A19B] text-[#B6A19B]

SCSS

$plum-taupe: #B6A19B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A19B?

#B6A19B is Plum Taupe, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A19B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Taupe?

Plum 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 Plum Taupe?

You can download Plum 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 Plum Taupe?

The hex code is #B6A19B. In RGB it's 182, 161, 155, and in HSL it's 13°, 16%, 66%.

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