# Behr Studio Taupe

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-studio-taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-studio-taupe)

Behr Studio Taupe PPU5-07 is a muted mid-tone taupe with a balanced mix of warm beige and softened gray. Its low-saturation appearance keeps it from looking overly brown, while the slight warmth prevents it from feeling stark or cold. In brighter natural light, Studio Taupe can show more of its sandy beige side; under warmer lamps, it takes on a deeper, earthier cast. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, and hallways where a grounded neutral is wanted without using plain gray. Pair it with creamy off-whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, linen upholstery, and aged brass for a layered, material-focused interior.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Studio Taupe
- **Color code:** PPU5-07
- **HEX:** #a59789
- **RGB:** 165, 151, 137
- **LRV:** 32.29%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 30° Saturation: 16.97% Value: 64.71%
- **HSL:** hsl(30, 13, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.48 Yellow: 16.97 Key: 35.29
- **YIQ:** Y: 153.59 I: 12.841 Q: -1.395
- **XYZ:** X: 31.098 Y: 31.939 Z: 28.187
- **CIE Lab:** L:63.293 a:2.759 b:9.246
- **CIE Luv:** L:63.293 u:9.309 v:12.329
- **Decimal:** 10852233
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.515, -0.678, 9.99

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Shiitake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shiitake)
- [Sherwin Williams Sticks & Stones](https://plan-home.com/color/sticks-stones-sw-7503)
- [Behr Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clay)
- [Benjamin Moore Creekbed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-creekbed-1006)
- [Behr Espresso Martini](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-espresso-martini)
- [Benjamin Moore Ashley Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ashley-gray-hc-87)
- [Valspar US Coastal Villa](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-coastal-villa)
- [Sherwin Williams Keystone Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/keystone-gray-sw-7504)
- [Sherwin Williams Threshold Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/threshold-taupe-sw-7501)
- [Benjamin Moore Weimaraner](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-weimaraner-af-155)
- [Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chatura-gray-sw-9169)
- [Behr Chic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Sanderling](https://plan-home.com/color/sanderling-sw-7513)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Moth Wing](https://plan-home.com/color/moth-wing-sw-9174)
- [Behr Rolling Pebble](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rolling-pebble)
- [Behr Pure Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pure-earth)
- [Sherwin Williams Taupe Tone](https://plan-home.com/color/taupe-tone-sw-7633)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Natural Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-gray)
- [Behr Fashion Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fashion-gray)
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Behr Chicago Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chicago-fog)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Light Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-light-truffle)
- [Behr Landmark Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-landmark-brown)
- [Behr Grizzly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grizzly)
- [Behr Caffeine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caffeine)
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.