
Fairview Taupe
Fairview Taupe is a genuinely dark Brown from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7C7161
LRV
17.98
Fairview Taupe in Real Rooms
Fairview Taupe has a low LRV of 17.98 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Brown and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, bedroom and home office.
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
When you use Fairview Taupe on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe kitchen cabinets color review
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Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe kitchen cabinets color
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2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Fairview Taupe provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe garage door paint
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Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe house exterior color
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2 Bedroom Photos
Fairview Taupe has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe bedroom color
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Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe bedroom color review
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1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Fairview Taupe is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe home office paint
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