Taupedo
Also known as: London Coach, Temperate Taupe, Barren, Vintage Mauve
Expect playful and vibrant associations from Taupedo — a soft orange well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Taupedo
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Taupedo background: #000000
Palettes featuring Taupedo
Taupedo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Taupedo
Taupedo triad
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.
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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