
Studio Taupe
Studio Taupe is a greige paint color from Behr, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#a59789LRV
32.29
Studio Taupe in Rooms
Follow Studio Taupe from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 4 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Living Room Photo
Studio Taupe (PPU5-07) moves through 1 living room image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.

Living room walls in Studio Taupe create a sophisticated, neutral foundation.
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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 3 kitchen cabinets images show how Studio Taupe (PPU5-07) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. Its red undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.

Kitchen cabinet doors in Studio Taupe offer timeless elegance and modern appeal.
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Cabinetry in Studio Taupe brings warm neutrality and upscale style to the kitchen.
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Cabinet finish in Studio Taupe provides versatile warmth that complements any kitchen design.
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Similar Colors



At LRV 53 vs 32, Natural Gray is decisively the brighter choice.



With LRVs of 34 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.



A 12-point LRV gap (32 vs 20) makes Studio Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors



Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 32), opening up a space where Studio Taupe encloses it.



A 10-point LRV gap (32 vs 22) makes Studio Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.



At LRV 32 vs 15, Studio Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
The color Studio Taupe is a sophisticated choice that exudes warmth and elegance in any space. It pairs seamlessly with soft neutrals like ivory or khaki to create a calming and inviting ambiance. For a more striking contrast, consider incorporating deep blues or rich greens to elevate the overall look. Studio Taupe's versatility allows for the integration of varying textures and finishes, making it a timeless choice for a modern and chic interior design scheme.","html_description":"","color":"#a59789","color_rgb":{"r":165,"g":151,"b":137},"color_hsv":{"h":30,"s":13,"v":59},"codes":{"hsv":"Hue: 30° Saturation: 16.97% Value: 64.71%","hsl":"hsl(30, 13, 59)","cmyk":"Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.48 Yellow: 16.97 Key: 35.29","yiq":"Y: 153.59 I: 12.841 Q: -1.395","xyz":"X: 31.098 Y: 31.939 Z: 28.187","cie_lab":"L:63.293 a:2.759 b:9.246","cie_luv":"L:63.293 u:9.309 v:12.329","decimal":"10852233","hunter_lab":"56.515, -0.678, 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