taupe

[ tohp ]

noun

1. a moderate to dark brownish gray, sometimes slightly tinged with purple, yellow, or green.

taupe

/ təʊp /

noun

1. 1. a brownish-grey colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      a taupe coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of taupe¹

1910–15; < French < Latin talpa mole

Word History and Origins

Origin of taupe¹

C20: from French, literally: mole, from Latin talpa

Example Sentences

With desert tones of gray, taupe, and sandy pink, the Bimshire is affectionately named after the island of Barbados, paying homage to Gibbs’ Bajan roots.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Seattle Times

Already on Friday, the taupe brick structure transformed into a dramatic arboreal panorama, with new murals riffing off the forest theme of their 2017 predecessor.

From Seattle Times

They added light-colored herringbone floors, with radiant heating to combat the Norwegian chill, and taupe kitchen cabinets.

From New York Times

Models marched down a runway strewn with vegetation, wearing monochrome looks mostly in taupe or crimson, including fitted leather dresses that molded to the body.

From Reuters

Related Words

• camel
• cream
• khaki
• off-white
• tan