ColorplanBenjamin Moore Taupe Fedora (CSP-260) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109) and Farrow & Ball Dauphin (No.54). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 23.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #94836E |
| RGB | 148, 131, 110 |
| HSL | 33°, 15%, 51% |
About Taupe Fedora
Taupe Fedora (CSP-260) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 24, Taupe Fedora 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 Taupe Fedora'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. Next to Wet Clay (CSP-1045), it's cooler.
How Taupe Fedora changes with the light
Taupe Fedora has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Taupe Fedora's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Taupe Fedora will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Taupe Fedora can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Taupe Fedora will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Taupe Fedora in real homes
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Taupe Fedora 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
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Taupe Fedora questions
What undertone does Taupe Fedora have?
Taupe Fedora has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Taupe Fedora's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Taupe Fedora a light or dark color?
Taupe Fedora has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Taupe Fedora 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 Taupe Fedora in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 7.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Taupe Fedora?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Taupe Fedora's undertone.
Where does Taupe Fedora work best?
Taupe Fedora works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Taupe Fedora 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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