Rustic Taupe

Rustic Taupe by Behr is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Rustic Taupe sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 31°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 34%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 61%. Hue is close to 31°. The hex value is #a69c91. The RGB value is 166, 156, 145.

Rustic Taupe has brightness around 34%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Rustic Taupe with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Rustic Taupe works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Rustic Taupe is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.