Meaning & use
taupe
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A brownish-gray color, often used to describe a neutral, muted shade in fashion and interior design.
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They chose a taupe sofa to match the neutral tones of the living room.
Her taupe trench coat went with almost everything in her wardrobe.
A note on using this word
The word comes from the French word for "mole," referencing the animal's grayish-brown fur.
Words with a similar meaning
beigegreige
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