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French Taupe

#D2C8D0

RGB 210, 200, 208 · HSL 312°, 10%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 1, 18

French Taupe is #D2C8D0 in HEX — rgb(210, 200, 208), hsl(312°, 10%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 1%, 18%).

French Taupe pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 312°, 10%, 80%. 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#D2C8D0

RGB210, 200, 208

HSL312°, 10%, 80%

HSV312°, 5%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 1, 18

Decimal13813968

CSS RGBrgb(210, 200, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 10%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

French Taupe 120E-2

Exact match

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 0.9 · #D4CAD3

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

ΔE 1.9 · #D0CAD4

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.1 · #CDC8D2

Dulux

Stately Frills Half S45B1H

ΔE 2.1 · #D2CBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C6D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Odyssey Lilac 1218

ΔE 2.2 · #D5C6CC

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #CECAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.5 · #CCC8CE

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

ΔE 3.1 · #D1CED7

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 3.8 · #D4CBCC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4 · #CEC4C5

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 4.3 · #CFCFDA

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.6 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D2C8D0

#C7D1C9

Analogous

#CEC7D1

#D2C8D0

#D1C7CA

Triadic

#D2C8D0

#CFD1C7

#C7CFD1

Split-Complementary

#D2C8D0

#CAD1C7

#C7D1CE

Tetradic

#D2C8D0

#D1CEC7

#C7D1C9

#C7CAD1

Monochromatic

#8C7387

#AF9DAB

#D2C8D0

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#D2C8D0

#D1C9C7

#C7D1C9

#C7CFD1

Compound

#D2C8D0

#D1C7CA

#C7D1C9

#C7D1CE

Variations

Lighter

#DAD2D9

#E3DEE2

#EEECEE

Darker

#AD9AA9

#7D6478

#493A46

Saturation

#CECACD

#D1C7CF

#E8B0DD

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C8D0

#CBCCD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C8D0

#CACACF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C8D0

#D1CAC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

French 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

#DDC3B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC8DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#99C2A1

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: #D2C8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-french-taupe: #D2C8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-taupe': '#D2C8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C8D0] text-[#D2C8D0]

SCSS

$french-taupe: #D2C8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C8D0?

#D2C8D0 is French Taupe, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D2C8D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Taupe?

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

What colors pair well with French Taupe?

French 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 French Taupe?

You can download French 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 French Taupe?

The hex code is #D2C8D0. In RGB it's 210, 200, 208, and in HSL it's 312°, 10%, 80%.

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