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Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe

2111-40 · #8D857B · LRV 23.9

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Sauteed Cremini is a 98% match

Taos Taupe (2111-40) is a dark greige from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 23.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Sauteed Cremini (98% match).

Compare Taos Taupe with other brands

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LRV

23.9 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

2111-40

HEX

#8D857B

RGB

141, 133, 123

HSL

33°, 7%, 52%

Family

Greiges

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Taos Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Taos Taupe have?

Taos Taupe is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Taos Taupe?

Taos Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Taos Taupe in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Sauteed Cremini (DEBN23), 98%; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), 98%; Behr: Woodcraft (N200-5), 97%; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), 97%; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Timeless Taupe (SW 9579), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Taos Taupe?

The HEX code of Taos Taupe (2111-40) is #8D857B, RGB 141, 133, 123. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.