Chic Taupe
Often used for its versatile qualities, Chic Taupe remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#aa9788
LRV
32.93
Chic Taupe in Real Rooms
Chic Taupe has a medium LRV of 32.93 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Chic Taupe provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls wrapped in serene Chic Taupe tones.
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Vanity cabinetry finished in warm Chic Taupe paint.
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Chic Taupe takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Hallway passage glows with sophisticated Chic Taupe walls.
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4 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Chic Taupe prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Wall surface gains warmth and dimension in Chic Taupe.
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Cabinet doors refresh beautifully in Chic Taupe finish.
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Painted cabinetry in Chic Taupe balances warmth and neutrality.
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Wall treatment delivers timeless elegance with Chic Taupe.
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 33), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Perfect Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chic Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 18), opening up a space where Whiskey Barrel encloses it.
At LRV 33 vs 12, Chic Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 64 vs 33, Absolute Zero is decisively the brighter choice.
Chic Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chic Taupe reflects far more light (LRV 33 vs 15), opening up a space where Nypd encloses it.