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.
Pale sandy brown
Those taking no side
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
- coordinatesLocation-specifying number pairs
layering · timeless · versatile · classic · sophisticated · understated · elegant · muted
beige
Pale sandy brown
khaki · fawn · ecru · stone · drab · sand · mink · mocha · umber · buff
neutrals
Those taking no side
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- wardrobeGarment storage furniture
coordinates · layering · timeless · versatile · classic · sophisticated · understated · elegant · muted · subdued
walls
Vertical enclosing structures
- paintColored coating substance
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- curtainsHanging fabric window covers
carpeting · tiles · cabinetry · furnishings · accents · trim · linens · cushions · throws · rugs
burrowing
Digging to create shelter
- tunnelsUnderground hollow pathways
- velvetySoft and smooth-textured
- subterraneanBeneath earth's surface
insectivores · paws · snouts · gardens · lawns · European · eastern · shrew · digging · soil
taupesneons
Luminous gas-filled tubes
vivid colors · bold colors · hot pink · brights · fuchsia