What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe undertone is #CDC4B5 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe?

RGB code is 205, 196, 181 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe 983

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe 983 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 983 Smokey Taupe is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe undertone color.

Official page:	Smokey Taupe 983
Code:	983
Name:	Smokey Taupe
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe?

Benjamin Moore's 983 Smokey Taupe exudes sophistication and warmth, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a timeless and elegant color palette. This versatile taupe pairs beautifully with various hues, including soft creams, dusty blues, and warm grays, allowing for endless possibilities in interior design. Combining "Smokey Taupe" with accents in Benjamin Moore's 947 Winterwood or 2111-60 Barren Plain can create a harmonious and inviting space. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture pieces, this captivating shade adds depth and richness to any room, making it a popular choice for both modern and traditional interiors. Elevate your space with Benjamin Moore 983 Smokey Taupe for a sophisticated and cozy ambiance.

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What are Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe undertones?

Smokey 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:

#CDC4B5

RGB code:

205, 196, 181

Is Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe 983 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

983 Smokey Taupe HSL code: 38, 19%, 76%

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 Smokey 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Smokey 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

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Darker shades

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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 Smokey Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.

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LRV of Smokey Taupe

Smokey Taupe has an LRV of 54.53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 54.53%, 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	#CDC4B5
RGB Decimal	205, 196, 181
RGB Percent	80.39%, 76.86%, 70.98%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 11.71% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(38, 19, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.39 Yellow: 11.71 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 196.981 I: 10.183 Q: -2.764
XYZ	X: 53.256 Y: 55.796 Z: 51.668
CIE Lab	L:79.498 a:0.577 b:8.654
CIE Luv	L:79.498 u:6.172 v:12.517
Decimal	13485237
Hunter Lab	74.697, -3.455, 11.277