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taupe

[tohp] / toʊp /


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The Magdalene’s cascading auburn hair, which she fingers delicately, seems to have influenced the palette of the entire painting, from her glowing near-golden gown to her dull taupe scarf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

To her, black, white and taupe are timeless, elegant choices.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2025

Colors such as white, taupe and light gray can help a space feel brighter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

The 7-day auction, which lasts until Wednesday, features a taupe Kiton overcoat, a black Salvatore Ferragamo pea coat, a brown Brioni silk single-breasted blazer, and a multicolored hoodie with images of Brown printed on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2024

The rugs, drapes, bedspreads are all in shades of taupe.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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