Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85

Let’s dive into a full Fairview Taupe paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HC-85. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Fairview Taupe HC-85
Color code:HC-85
Color name:Fairview Taupe
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Fairview Taupe for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

What are Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7C7161

RGB code:

124, 113, 97

Is Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 36° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-85 Fairview Taupe HSL code: 36, 12%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Fairview Taupe HC-85 vs Gargoyle 1546

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85 vs Benjamin Moore Gargoyle 1546Open Fairview Taupe HC-85
LRV: 17.98%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.89%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Fairview Taupe HC-85 vs Maple Shadows 1022

Our comparison will assist you in determining which shade will complement your space.

Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85 vs Benjamin Moore Maple Shadows 1022Open Fairview Taupe HC-85
LRV: 17.98%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 17.66%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm