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BehrPPU18-13

Perfect Taupe

Often used for its versatile qualities, Perfect 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 12 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#b6aca0

LRV

42.21

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Light Reflectance Value
42.21
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Perfect Taupe in Real Rooms

Perfect Taupe has a medium-high LRV of 42.21 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

6 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Perfect Taupe acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Behr PPU18-13 living room color

Warm cabinetry in Perfect Taupe anchors this inviting living room.

@570fixerupper

2 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Perfect Taupe reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Behr Perfect Taupe bedroom paint

Soft Perfect Taupe walls support a restful bedroom atmosphere.

@azbrewergurl

Behr Perfect Taupe bedroom color review

Muted Perfect Taupe walls provide a serene bedroom backdrop.

@azbrewergurl

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The way Perfect Taupe interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.

Behr Perfect Taupe kitchen cabinets color review

Cabinet doors painted Perfect Taupe modernize this kitchen elegantly.

@perennialstays

Behr Perfect Taupe kitchen cabinets

Perfect Taupe kitchen cabinetry adds warmth and timeless appeal.

@perennialstays

2 Dining Room Photos

The color Perfect Taupe has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.

Perfect Taupe dining room color

Dining room walls in Perfect Taupe create an intimate gathering space.

@chrisfelfe

Behr Perfect Taupe dining room color

The dining room's Perfect Taupe walls complement both traditional and modern furnishings.

@clevelandfashionista

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Color Codes

HEX#b6aca0
RGB182, 172, 160
HSL33° 13% 67%
CMYK0 5 12 29
CIE LabL: 70.9 a: 1.5 b: 7.5
XYZX: 40.39 Y: 41.99 Z: 39.23