The color taupe is a mix of brown and gray. Yellow or red undertones will make it skew warmer while green or blue undertones will give taupe a cool finish. Traditionally a darker shade, variations of taupe range from light to dark. This versatile neutral is often used as an alternative to gray or white. More @Wikipedia
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