Plum Taupe
Behr Plum Taupe (N130-4) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#b6a19bLRV
38.56
Plum Taupe in Rooms
Follow Plum Taupe from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 4 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Misc Photos
Across 4 misc images, Plum Taupe (N130-4) meets the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials.
Salon walls wrapped in warm Plum Taupe create an inviting styling space.
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Accent wall painted in Plum Taupe anchors the room with sophisticated depth.
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Feature wall in Plum Taupe complements natural light and minimalist furnishings.
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Living space walls dressed in Plum Taupe establish a calm, modern atmosphere.
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Similar Colors
With LRVs of 40 and 39, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 39 vs 25, Plum Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Plum Taupe reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 35), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 39), opening up a space where Plum Taupe encloses it.
At LRV 39 vs 22, Plum Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Behr's Plum Taupe, with its warm and inviting undertones, creates a cozy and elegant atmosphere in any space. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with earthy tones like beige and olive green, adding depth and richness to the decor. Consider complementing Plum Taupe with accents in shades of cream and charcoal for a sophisticated and balanced look. The combination of N130-4 Plum Taupe with these colors creates a harmonious and refined color scheme that exudes a sense of timeless charm and understated luxury.","html_description":"","color":"#b6a19b","color_rgb":{"r":182,"g":161,"b":155},"color_hsv":{"h":13,"s":16,"v":66},"codes":{"hsv":"Hue: 13° Saturation: 14.84% Value: 71.37%","hsl":"hsl(13, 16, 66)","cmyk":"Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.54 Yellow: 14.84 Key: 28.63","yiq":"Y: 166.595 I: 14.442 Q: 2.575","xyz":"X: 37.952 Y: 37.802 Z: 36.299","cie_lab":"L:67.875 a:6.658 b:5.933","cie_luv":"L:67.875 u:13.069 v:7.272","decimal":"11968923","hunter_lab":"61.484, 2.586, 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