Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe 2111-40

What are Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe undertones?

The undertone of Taos Taupe can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe 2111-40 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 33° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2111-40 Taos Taupe HSL code: 33, 7%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Taos 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:

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 Taos 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

2111-40
Taos Taupe

• 1469
  Eagle Rock

  

• 1468
  Willow Creek

  

• CSP-75
  Castle Gate

  

• CSP-80
  Gothic Arch

  

• 2108-40
  Stardust

  

Darker shades

2111-40
Taos Taupe

• 1470
  Bear Creek

  

• 1477
  Deep Creek

  

• CSP-90
  Coachman's Cape

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• CSP-195
  Porcini

  

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 Taos Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue and Nocturnal Gray.

2111-40
Taos Taupe

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

LRV of Taos Taupe

Taos Taupe has an LRV of 23.65% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8C847A
RGB Decimal	140, 132, 122
RGB Percent	54.90%, 51.76%, 47.84%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 12.86% Value: 54.9%
HSL	hsl(33, 7, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.71 Yellow: 12.86 Key: 45.1
YIQ	Y: 133.252 I: 7.981 Q: -1.42
XYZ	X: 22.579 Y: 23.483 Z: 21.75
CIE Lab	L:55.567 a:1.186 b:6.477
CIE Luv	L:55.567 u:5.334 v:8.609
Decimal	9208954
Hunter Lab	48.46, -1.636, 7.31