Ref. #8D857B · 2111-40
Taos Taupe
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Taos Taupe Technical Profile
What color is Taos Taupe? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #8D857B. Colors similar to Taos Taupe include MPC Charon Grey Met., PPG So Sublime, Behr Art District. Taos Taupe has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Taos Taupe creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Taos Taupe pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Taos Taupe
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Taos Taupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Taos Taupe
#8D857B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Taos Taupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Taos Taupe Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Taos Taupe.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Taos Taupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Taos Taupe have?
Taos Taupe by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Taos Taupe from other brands?
The closest matches are Charon Grey Met. by MPC (#8F867D), So Sublime by PPG (#8B847C), Art District by Behr (#90867B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Taos Taupe?
Taos Taupe has an LRV of 23.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Taos Taupe's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.