#AF9483
- Brightness
- 154.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 23°, 22%, 60%
- HSV V %
- 69%
- Lab
- 63.3, 7.4, 12.7
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 15%, 25%, 31%
- PNG size
- 6.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, soft warm hue
Recommended text: Black (7.39:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #AF9483
Common Name: Warm Taupe
RGB: 175, 148, 131
HSL: 28, 21%, 56%
Contrast vs White: 7.5:1 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 3.3:1 (AA pass)
Mood:
Warm Taupe exudes sophistication and comfort. This earthy hue strikes a balance between brown and gray, giving it an understated elegance with a touch of warmth. It is often associated with natural materials, creating a calm, inviting atmosphere, making it a popular choice in both interior design and fashion for creating serene and timeless spaces.
Notable Matches:
- Pantone FHI 16-1318 TCX: Warm Taupe (#AF9483) - Exact match
- Behr Paint - Silent Sands (#A6917F) - ΔE=3.04
- Jotun Paint - Caravan (#AB9783) - ΔE=3.30
- Benjamin Moore - Baywood Brown (#B6998B) - ΔE=2.79
- Dulux Heritage - Mid Umber (#B69F90) - ΔE=4.44
Why Designers Use It:
Designers gravitate towards Warm Taupe due to its versatile, neutral tone that blends seamlessly with a variety of color schemes. Its understated elegance makes it ideal for creating calming, sophisticated environments without overpowering other elements. The shade has strong associations with natural materials like wood, stone, and clay, which helps evoke a sense of groundedness and organic beauty. Warm Taupe is also often used in industries like interior design, fashion, and automotive design, where a balance of warmth and neutrality is essential. Its popularity has been growing due to trends leaning towards biophilic design, which incorporates natural elements into interiors. In addition, its soft, earthy nature makes it a frequent choice for cozy, inviting living spaces.