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Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe 990

Hampshire Taupe

Benjamin Moore

990

About Hampshire Taupe by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 52%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cabdaf

RGB: 202, 189, 175

Hue31°

Saturation20%

Lightness74%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Hampshire Taupe from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Hampshire Taupe

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Hampshire Taupe looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Hampshire Taupe 990 a warm or cool color?
Hampshire Taupe by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Hampshire Taupe?
Hampshire Taupe sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 31°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Hampshire Taupe?
Brightness is about 52%. Saturation is around 20%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 74%. Hue is close to 31°. The hex value is #cabdaf. The RGB value is 202, 189, 175.
Is Hampshire Taupe better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Hampshire Taupe has brightness around 52%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Hampshire Taupe?
You can match Hampshire 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.
Where does Hampshire Taupe work best in a home?
Hampshire 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.
How does Hampshire Taupe compare to a pure white paint?
Hampshire Taupe is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Hampshire Taupe in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Hampshire Taupe

Benjamin Moore

990

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Hampshire Taupe in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Hampshire Taupe

Benjamin Moore

990

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Hampshire Taupe. They add contrast without clashing.

Hampshire Taupe

Benjamin Moore

990

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Hampshire Taupe. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

Dhurrie Beige

Sherwin Williams

SW7524

Creamy Mushroom

Behr

PPU5-13

Twilight Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW0054

Bungalow Beige

Sherwin Williams

SW7511