How popular is Smokey Taupe?
Searches per month · USAbout 6,690 searches a month in the USUp 41% on the previous 12 months.
- #63 most-searched paint color in the US
- #20 most-searched Benjamin Moore color
- #15 most-searched beige in the US
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Smokey Taupe” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Smokey Taupe
Smokey Taupe is a inviting, light beige with warm undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 54.53 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Smokey Taupe, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Smokey Taupe
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- 983
- Hex
- #CDC4B5
- RGB
- 205, 196, 181
- HSL
- 38, 19%, 76%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 12, 20Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 79.5, 0.6, 8.7
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-smokey-taupe
- LRV
- 54.53 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.