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Perfect Taupe

#B6ACA0

RGB 182, 172, 160 · HSL 33°, 13%, 67% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 29

Perfect Taupe is #B6ACA0 in HEX — rgb(182, 172, 160), hsl(33°, 13%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 29%).

Perfect Taupe pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 13%, 67%. 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#B6ACA0

RGB182, 172, 160

HSL33°, 13%, 67%

HSV33°, 12%, 71%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 29

Decimal11971744

CSS RGBrgb(182, 172, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 13%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Perfect Taupe PPU18-13

ΔE 0.7 · #B5ACA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshy Habitat 204

ΔE 0.7 · #B8AEA2

Sherwin-Williams

Perfect Greige SW6073

ΔE 0.8 · #B7AB9F

Benjamin Moore

Evening CSP-375

ΔE 1 · #B6AA9E

Dulux

Tapestry Beige S13C3

ΔE 1 · #B7AB9E

Vista Paint

Marshy Habitat C-203

ΔE 1.2 · #B6AD9F

PPG

Shadow Taupe 14-01

ΔE 1.3 · #B4AAA0

Valspar

Ashen Grey 6004-1C

ΔE 1.4 · #B3ABA1

Kilz

Fawn Doe TB-24

ΔE 1.7 · #B5A89C

Farrow & Ball

Hardwick White 5

ΔE 2.3 · #B5AFA0

IKEA

IKEA169 169

ΔE 2.8 · #B7AE9D

Dunn-Edwards

Drifting DEC770

ΔE 3 · #BEB4A8

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 3.4 · #B6B2A9

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 5 · #AAA593

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 8.2 · #A5A5A5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#B6ACA0

#A0AAB6

Analogous

#B6A1A0

#B6ACA0

#B5B6A0

Triadic

#B6ACA0

#A0B6AC

#ACA0B6

Split-Complementary

#B6ACA0

#A0B5B6

#A1A0B6

Tetradic

#B6ACA0

#A0B6A1

#A0AAB6

#B6A0B5

Monochromatic

#6B6052

#958675

#B6ACA0

#D7D2CB

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#B6ACA0

#AAB6A0

#A0AAB6

#ACA0B6

Compound

#B6ACA0

#B5B6A0

#A0AAB6

#A1A0B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4BDB3

#D2CDC7

#E4E2DF

Darker

#998A79

#6B5F51

#3F372E

Saturation

#AEABA8

#B6ACA0

#DAB07B

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6ACA0

#B2AEA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6ACA0

#AEAEA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6ACA0

#B7AAAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Perfect 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

#C8AE93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6ACA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5B3B7

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.

#768EAD

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: #B6ACA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6ACA0;

CSS Variable

--color-perfect-taupe: #B6ACA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perfect-taupe': '#B6ACA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6ACA0] text-[#B6ACA0]

SCSS

$perfect-taupe: #B6ACA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6ACA0?

#B6ACA0 is Perfect Taupe, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #B6ACA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perfect Taupe?

Perfect 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 Perfect Taupe?

Perfect 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 Perfect Taupe?

You can download Perfect 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 Perfect Taupe?

The hex code is #B6ACA0. In RGB it's 182, 172, 160, and in HSL it's 33°, 13%, 67%.

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