This neutral doesn’t have to be boring!
But don’t confuse taupe with its cousin, greige, which lies between beige and gray.
The two may have a lot in common but have a subtly different effect as paint colors.
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Either can have warm or cool undertones, but taupe is generally a deeper hue.
Of course, color is always in the eye of the beholder, and many refer to taupe andgreigeinterchangeably.
How apaint colorlooks in your space is subject to the surface, light, and more.
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Check back on the paint marks throughout the day as the light shifts throughout the space.
Taupe is a fan favorite for walls,trim, cabinets, and moreespecially when a littlecottage charmis needed.
Here are 12 taupe paint colors to help you get this warm and cozy neutral look.
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Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth, No.
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Warm up your kitchen with a welcoming and subtle backdrop.
This charming kitchen uses old-world elements paired with a gray and taupe palette to create the quintessential cottage look.
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Using cabinet hardware, such as a brushed bronze, completes this look.
Giving them a statement-makingneutral paint jobis an inspiring way to highlight easily overlooked architectural details.
The white shiplap on the ceiling and behind the headboard makes for a serene space.
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Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
Take taupe outside.
This understated exterior shows how relaxing a coat of gray-brown can be on your home’s exterior.
It can also help balance lighter and darker tones used on other elements of your facade.
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We love the antique feel it gives these vanities.
And don’t even get us started on that deep green tub.
This color works well on interior and exterior windows.
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Sherwin-Williams Virtual Taupe (SW 7039)
Deep taupe walls are just right in this tinyguest house.
Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray (No.
The almost ombre-style painting cabinets uniquely showcase your home’s character in a modern way.
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Our favorite of the bunch?
Trim and cabinet paint at 100%.
The creamy neutral also helps highlight and balance similar tones in the Sister Parish wallpaper and matching fabric.
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Keeping the ceiling and window trim bright makes the room appear larger and lighter.
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