Taupe is one of those warm, earthy tones. Taupe cabinets can evoke a feeling of elegance and style without being too overpowering. So, how to describe the color taupe? Taupe is that glorious color that appears when a dab of cream is added to black coffee. Taupe is essentially a light brown color with white undertones. Another way to look at it is as a grayish brown or brownish gray. Like all colors, the specific color of taupe you end up with has a lot to do with the spectrum of undertones. Taupe can have splashes of gray, pink/red, or yellow undertone, among others. A good way to predict the undertone your color will have is to look at the top color on the paint swatch. If the top color has a strong red or yellow undertone than the colors down the swatch will as well.
Temperate Taupe from Sherwin Williams SW6037 Truly Taupe from Sherwin Williams SW6038 Joa’s White 226 from Farrow & Ball
