Natural Taupe 2 featured
Dulux90YR 55/051

Natural Taupe 2

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Natural Taupe 2 remains a staple for Dulux designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CAC0B8

LRV

55.00

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Light Reflectance Value
55.00
Medium
TemperatureWarm

Natural Taupe 2 in Real Rooms

Natural Taupe 2 has a medium-high LRV of 55 — 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.

3 Living Room Photos

For open-concept living rooms, Natural Taupe 2 is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Dulux Natural Taupe 2 hallway color-block

Dulux Natural Taupe 2 hallway color-block

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Dulux 90YR 55/051 stairs color

Dulux 90YR 55/051 stairs color

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Dulux Natural Taupe 2 stairs color

Dulux Natural Taupe 2 stairs color

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1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Natural Taupe 2, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Dulux 90YR 55/051 wall paint color-block

Dulux 90YR 55/051 wall paint color-block

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Chalk Blush 3
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Natural Taupe 2
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Chalk Blush 3 vs Natural Taupe 2
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Chalk Blush 3
60YR 73/015 · LRV 73
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Natural Taupe 2
90YR 55/051 · LRV 55

Chalk Blush 3 reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 55), opening up a space where Natural Taupe 2 encloses it.

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Pale Taupe
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Natural Taupe 2 vs Pale Taupe
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Natural Taupe 2
90YR 55/051 · LRV 55
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Pale Taupe
00YY 63/024 · LRV 63

Pale Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Complementary Colors

Denim Drift
Denim Drift
Natural Taupe 2
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Denim Drift vs Natural Taupe 2
Dulux
Denim Drift
87BG 27/077 · LRV 27
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Natural Taupe 2
90YR 55/051 · LRV 55

At LRV 55 vs 27, Natural Taupe 2 is decisively the brighter choice.

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Natural Taupe 2
Steel Symphony 3
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Natural Taupe 2 vs Steel Symphony 3
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Natural Taupe 2
90YR 55/051 · LRV 55
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Steel Symphony 3
90BG 35/068 · LRV 35

At LRV 55 vs 35, Natural Taupe 2 is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#CAC0B8
RGB202, 192, 184
HSL27° 15% 76%
CMYK0 5 9 21
CIE LabL: 78.3 a: 2.1 b: 5.3
XYZX: 51.86 Y: 53.72 Z: 52.97