ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe (990) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Bungalow Beige (SW 7511), Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath (No.229) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 52.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CABDAF |
| RGB | 202, 189, 175 |
| HSL | 31°, 20%, 74% |
About Hampshire Taupe
Hampshire Taupe (990) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 52, Hampshire Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hampshire Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Stone Castle (CC-396); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hampshire Taupe changes with the light
Hampshire Taupe has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Hampshire Taupe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hampshire Taupe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Hampshire Taupe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hampshire Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Hampshire Taupe in real homes
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Hampshire Taupe equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Dhurrie Beige (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.5
Also close: Sculptor Clay (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hampshire Taupe questions
What undertone does Hampshire Taupe have?
Hampshire Taupe has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hampshire Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hampshire Taupe a light or dark color?
Hampshire Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Hampshire Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hampshire Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Bungalow Beige SW 7511 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Farrow & Ball: Elephant's Breath No.229 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hampshire Taupe?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hampshire Taupe's undertone.
Where does Hampshire Taupe work best?
Hampshire Taupe works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 52, Hampshire Taupe has visible color without darkening a room much.
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