What is the hex code for Taupe?

Taupe is #B9A281 (oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7) in OKLCH, Lab 68.04 5.01 20.49).

Is Taupe readable on white?

Against white, Taupe measures 2.46:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 48. Against #0F172A: 7.27:1, AAA.

How do I use Taupe in Colorise Pro?

Open Taupe in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #B9A281 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #B9A281

Taupe

#B9A281

oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7)

Lab 68.04 5.01 20.49

HEX

#B9A281

OKLCH

oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7)

CIE Lab

68.04 5.01 20.49

RGB

185 162 129

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Readability

On white

2.46:1 · Lc 48

Fail

On #0F172A

7.27:1 · Lc 53

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Taupe

Taupe sits at oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #B9A281 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Taupe?: #B9A281 — also oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7) and Lab 68.04 5.01 20.49.
Can I use Taupe for text on white?: On white: 2.46:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 48. On dark ink: 7.27:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #B9A281

Taupe

#B9A281

oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7)

Lab 68.04 5.01 20.49

HEX

#B9A281

OKLCH

oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7)

CIE Lab

68.04 5.01 20.49

RGB

185 162 129

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

2.46:1 · Lc 48

Fail

On #0F172A

7.27:1 · Lc 53

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Taupe

FAQ

What is the hex code for Taupe?: #B9A281 — also oklch(0.724 0.053 76.7) and Lab 68.04 5.01 20.49.
Can I use Taupe for text on white?: On white: 2.46:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 48. On dark ink: 7.27:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.