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Benjamin Moore Taiga CC-696

Taiga

Benjamin Moore

CC-696

About Taiga by Benjamin Moore

Taiga CC-696 by Benjamin Moore is a dark neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 28% and hue near 49° for steady results across rooms. Use on accents or pairing with light trim. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 28.2%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #95917f

RGB: 149, 145, 127

Hue49°

Saturation9%

Lightness54%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Taiga CC-696 a warm or cool color?
Taiga by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Taiga?
Taiga sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 49°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Taiga?
Brightness is about 28%. Saturation is around 9%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 54%. Hue is close to 49°. The hex value is #95917f. The RGB value is 149, 145, 127.
Is Taiga better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Taiga has brightness around 28%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Taiga?
You can match Taiga 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 Taiga work best in a home?
Taiga 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 Taiga compare to a pure white paint?
Taiga is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper 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 Taiga in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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