taupes

Muted neutral shades

Taupes is the plural of taupe, a brownish-gray color reminiscent of the fur of the European mole.

The word comes from French for mole.

Taupe sits in the murky territory between brown and gray, making it a popular neutral in interior design and fashion: The designer showed several taupes and beiges.

color

beige

Pale sandy brown

khaki · fawn · ecru · stone · drab · sand · mink · mocha · umber · buff

fashion

neutrals

Those taking no side

coordinates · layering · timeless · versatile · classic · sophisticated · understated · elegant · muted · subdued

interiors

walls

Vertical enclosing structures

carpeting · tiles · cabinetry · furnishings · accents · trim · linens · cushions · throws · rugs

moles

burrowing

Digging to create shelter

insectivores · paws · snouts · gardens · lawns · European · eastern · shrew · digging · soil

Opposites
color saturation/vibrancy

taupesneons

Luminous gas-filled tubes

vivid colors · bold colors · hot pink · brights · fuchsia

color temperature/tone

taupescool grays

Neutral hues leaning blue

silvers · lavenders

visual impact/statement

taupesblacks

Items of darkest hue

Family

taupe

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G