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Benjamin Moore Taos Taupe

2111-40 · #8D857B · LRV ~23.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Sauteed Cremini (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Taos Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.9 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Sauteed Cremini (DEBN23), ~98% proximity; PPG: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~98% proximity; Behr: Woodcraft (N200-5), ~97% proximity; Glidden: So Sublime (PPG1006-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Timeless Taupe (SW 9579), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.