Taupedo
Also known as: London Coach , Temperate Taupe , Barren , Vintage Mauve
There is a playful and vibrant quality to Taupedo. The muted, warm orange at #BAAEA8 rewards friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Taupedo color codes
- HEX
- #BAAEA8
- RGB
- rgb(186, 174, 168)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 174, 168, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 12%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 10%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(72.0 3.7 4.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.9% 0.016 48.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkgray #A9A9A9 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 9006: White aluminium #A5A8A6 · ΔE 7.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Taupedo works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Taupedo
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Taupedo by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Taupedo background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Taupedo
Taupedo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Taupedo
Taupedo triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Martini #B7A8A3 · ΔE 2.2
- Mushroom #BDACA3 · ΔE 2.2
- Rose Ashes #B5ACAB · ΔE 2.7
- Dove #B3ADA7 · ΔE 3.0
- Mercurial #B6B0A9 · ΔE 3.2
- Moonbeam #C2B8AE · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Taupedo is closest to Casper .
FAQ
Taupedo FAQs
What color is Taupedo?
Taupedo is a medium orange with the hex code #BAAEA8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 12% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Taupedo?
The hex code for Taupedo is #BAAEA8. In RGB it's rgb(186, 174, 168), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 27%).
What colors go well with Taupedo?
Taupedo pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with gray accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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