One of the taupe’s strengths is many colors go with taupe; it can handle a versatile color palette, such as pastel pink, sky blue, lavender, yellow, olive, and violet. Each taupe hue has its merits; some work better based on the room, such as sun exposure (sunnier or darker) and other colors in the space. No one shade of taupe is the best since it’s situational, although experts agree that Benjamin Moore’s Edgecomb Gray is the best classic shade of taupe. To help you pinpoint the best taupe paint colors for your home, we asked several decor experts to share their favorite shades for a broad range of decorating styles.
Overview
Color Family: A blend of brown and gray Complementary Colors: Blue Pairs Well With: Warm colors such as olive or soft pink or a cooler sky blue or lavender color Mood: Calm and content Where to Use: Every room including dining rooms, bedrooms, and entryways; popular color for kitchen cabinets
Thomas suggests using the paint color in any space that lacks natural light. “The shade provides excellent warmth to a dark room while remaining the perfect neutral backdrop for literally any accent color story. Brights, pastels, and more neutrals—they all work! It is particularly beautiful in a family room or as a counterpoint to a bathroom that has a lot of crisp, white tiles.” Toombs, the president of PDR Interiors, says the hue is a part of the historical color collection at Benjamin Moore, so it possesses a timeless quality that is both classic and on-trend. “One of my clients loved this color so much that since I specified it in her first house, she has used it in every property she has purchased or renovated since.”
