ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taos Taupe (2111-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dovetail (SW 7018) and Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 23.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8C847A |
| RGB | 140, 132, 122 |
| HSL | 33°, 7%, 51% |
About Taos Taupe
Taos Taupe (2111-40) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 23, Taos Taupe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taos 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Metropolis (CC-546); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Taos Taupe changes with the light
Taos Taupe has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Taos Taupe will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Taos 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 Taos Taupe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Taos Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Taos Taupe in real homes
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Taos 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taos Taupe questions
What undertone does Taos Taupe have?
Taos Taupe has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taos Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Taos Taupe a light or dark color?
Taos Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Taos Taupe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Taos Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail SW 7018 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Elephant Skin PPU18-16 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taos Taupe?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taos Taupe's undertone.
Where does Taos Taupe work best?
Taos Taupe works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 23, Taos Taupe absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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