NEUTRALS

Vintage Taupe

#CAC5C4

RGB 202, 197, 196 · HSL 10°, 5%, 78% · CMYK 0, 2, 3, 21

Vintage Taupe is #CAC5C4 in HEX — rgb(202, 197, 196), hsl(10°, 5%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 3%, 21%).

Vintage Taupe pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 10°, 5%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CAC5C4

RGB202, 197, 196

HSL10°, 5%, 78%

HSV10°, 3%, 79%

CMYK0, 2, 3, 21

Decimal13288900

CSS RGBrgb(202, 197, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 5%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vintage Taupe750A-3

Exact match

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Dulux

Grey CalmSN4D2

ΔE 1 · #C7C4C4

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Dunn-Edwards

Dangerous RobotDE6387

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC5C6

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Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Shadow551

ΔE 1.1 · #CBC5C2

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Vista Paint

PaternosterC-545

ΔE 1.6 · #C7C6C4

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Sherwin-Williams

Minute MauveSW7078

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC9C8

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Kilz

BoardwalkRK130

ΔE 1.9 · #C8C6C2

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Colorhouse

Air .07Air-07

ΔE 2.1 · #CEC4C5

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Valspar

Modest Silver4002-1A

ΔE 2.1 · #D0CAC7

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RAL

Agate Grey7038

ΔE 2.2 · #C3C3C3

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Benjamin Moore

Porcelain2113-60

ΔE 2.4 · #D1C6C6

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PPG

Free Reign1004-2

ΔE 3 · #D1CDCA

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Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Gray242

ΔE 3.3 · #C8C3BC

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

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Dutch Boy

Laguna White7411

ΔE 4.5 · #C8CDC9

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IKEA

IKEA187187

ΔE 4.8 · #BEBFB8

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CAC5C4

#C4C9CA

Analogous

#CAC4C6

#CAC5C4

#CAC8C4

Triadic

#CAC5C4

#C4CAC5

#C5C4CA

Split-Complementary

#CAC5C4

#C4CAC8

#C4C6CA

Tetradic

#CAC5C4

#C6CAC4

#C4C9CA

#C8C4CA

Monochromatic

#817674

#A59E9C

#CAC5C4

#EEEDEC

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#CAC5C4

#C9CAC4

#C4C9CA

#C5C4CA

Compound

#CAC5C4

#CAC8C4

#C4C9CA

#C4C6CA

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Vintage Taupe run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F0EFEF

Tint #E7E5E4

Tint #DDDADA

Tint #D3D0CF

Base #CAC5C4

Shade #A29A98

Shade #786F6D

Shade #4C4645

Shade #201E1D

Variations

Lighter

#D4D1D0

#DFDCDC

#ECEBEB

Darker

#A49C9A

#736967

#433D3C

Saturation

#C8C6C6

#CAC5C4

#E4B3A9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC5C4

#C7C7C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC5C4

#C6C6C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC5C4

#CAC5C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vintage Taupe gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D7C0AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC5C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C5D2

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.

#94B7BF

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CAC5C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC5C4;

CSS Variable

--color-vintage-taupe: #CAC5C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vintage-taupe': '#CAC5C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC5C4] text-[#CAC5C4]

SCSS

$vintage-taupe: #CAC5C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC5C4?

#CAC5C4 is Vintage Taupe, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CAC5C4 warm or cool?

Vintage Taupe reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vintage Taupe?

Vintage Taupe works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Vintage Taupe?

Vintage Taupe pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vintage Taupe?

You can download Vintage 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 Vintage Taupe?

The hex code is #CAC5C4. In RGB it's 202, 197, 196, and in HSL it's 10°, 5%, 78%.

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