Taos Taupe
Taos Taupe is a versatile Brown from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 29 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#8C847A
LRV
23.65
Taos Taupe in Real Rooms
Taos Taupe has a medium LRV of 23.65 — 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. Grouped in the Brown and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, house, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, living room, misc and home office.
1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Taos Taupe in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Front door painted in warm Taos Taupe makes welcoming statement.
@jojoglamper
2 House Photos
The way Taos Taupe interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.
Exterior walls finished in warm Taos Taupe create cohesive appearance.
@shedinaday
House exterior painted in earthy Taos Taupe blends naturally.
@voth_barrall_design
3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Taos Taupe is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Soft bedroom walls in Taos Taupe create a serene, neutral backdrop for restful sleep.
@mykitchenresprays
A gently sloped ceiling painted in Taos Taupe adds architectural interest to the bedroom.
@mykitchenresprays
Layered bedding complements warm Taos Taupe walls in this cozy bedroom retreat.
@propaintingplusny
7 Bathroom Photos
The psychology of Taos Taupe in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Shiplap wall paneling painted in Taos Taupe adds rustic texture to the bathroom.
@tlcdecorating
6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Taos Taupe adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Painted kitchen cabinets in Taos Taupe pair beautifully with marble countertops.
@croquetgroupie
3 Living Room Photos
Taos Taupe works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Accent wall in Taos Taupe draws focus behind the living room seating.
@womenpainting
A single wall painted in Taos Taupe adds depth to the living room.
@womenpainting
Warm Taos Taupe walls frame artwork and furniture in this living room.
@womenpainting
6 Misc Photos
These photos show Taos Taupe in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Neutral wall color in Taos Taupe adapts to any decor style.
@tarawhiton
1 Home Office Photo
In a workspace, Taos Taupe helps to reduce "visual noise," allowing your mind to focus on the task at hand. It provides a steady, non-distracting horizon line that is particularly helpful for those in creative or high-concentration fields.
Home office walls in Taos Taupe promote focus and creativity.
@northernpinedesigns
Coordinating Colors
Cloud Cover reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 24), opening up a space where Taos Taupe encloses it.
Cumulus Cloud reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 24), opening up a space where Taos Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 24 vs 10, Taos Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 24), opening up a space where Taos Taupe encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 25 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 24 and 23, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Van Courtland Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Taos Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 14), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Taos Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 24 and 22, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 58 vs 24, Feather Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 24 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Chiswell Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 11-point LRV gap (34 vs 24) makes Willow Creek the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 26 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (31 vs 24) makes Gothic Arch the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 24), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Taos Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Taos Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (24 vs 17) makes Taos Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 24 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.