Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85
| Official page: | Fairview Taupe HC-85 |
| Code: | HC-85 |
| Name: | Fairview Taupe |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe?
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with Benjamin Moore HC-85 Fairview Taupe. This versatile neutral color complements a variety of design styles, from traditional to modern. Pair Fairview Taupe with crisp white accents to create a fresh and classic look, or combine it with soft blues and greens for a serene and soothing space. The earthy undertones of Fairview Taupe make it a perfect choice for creating a cozy and comforting ambiance in any room. Experiment with different color palettes to find the perfect combination that suits your personal style and preferences.
Fairview Taupe for bedroom (2 photos)
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.
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Benjamin Moore HC-85 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
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Fairview Taupe for exterior (2 photos)
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Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe undertones?
Fairview Taupe has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#7C7161
RGB code:
124, 113, 97
Is Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe HC-85 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 36°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
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 expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Fairview Taupe
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Fairview Taupe:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HC-85
Fairview Taupe
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Fairview Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce and Normandy.
LRV of Fairview Taupe
Fairview Taupe has an LRV of 17.98% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 17.98%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #7C7161 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 124, 113, 97 | |
| RGB Percent | 48.63%, 44.31%, 38.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 21.77% Value: 48.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 12, 43) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.87 Yellow: 21.77 Key: 51.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 114.465 I: 11.696 Q: -2.652 | |
| XYZ | X: 16.375 Y: 16.959 Z: 13.717 | |
| CIE Lab | L:48.208 a:1.457 b:10.444 | |
| CIE Luv | L:48.208 u:7.618 v:13.164 | |
| Decimal | 8155489 | |
| Hunter Lab | 41.181, -1.09, 9.078 | |
Benjamin Moore HC-85 Fairview Taupe
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