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NCS Code

S 5005-Y50R

Color Name

Rose Taupe

Family

warm-neutral

HEX

#9E8478

RGB

rgb(158,132,120)

Blackness

50%

Chroma

5%

Whiteness

45%

Sophisticated rose taupe.

Room Psychology

Atmosphere: Creates an enveloping sense of space that shapes how a room feels from the moment you enter.

Best Rooms: Living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways

Design Tip: Pair with natural materials — linen, wood, stone — to bring out the color's true warmth or coolness.

Deep, high-blackness — adds drama and gravitas; best used on feature walls or in well-lit rooms.

Low chromaticness makes this color versatile and easy to pair with almost anything.

Quick Usage Tips

  • Works as a neutral base — pairs well with almost any accent color.
  • Consider using on one wall only; large areas of dark color need ample lighting.

Neutral Pairings

Soft neutrals that let this color shine while keeping spaces cohesive.

#F5F1ED

#E8E8E4

#F0F3F5

Undertone and finish guidance

Balanced undertone with adaptable behavior across common interiors. For S 5005-Y50R, undertones are typically subtle at this chromaticness level.

  • Walls: Matte to eggshell depending on traffic.
  • Cabinetry/trim: Satin on high-contact surfaces.
  • Interior note: Use as a controlled base tone with textured materials.

What color is S 5005-Y50R?

S 5005-Y50R is a deep warm-neutral tone in the NCS system that balances visual character with practical flexibility.

This page provides digital values (#9E8478 / rgb(158,132,120)) for planning. Validate final selections with physical NCS samples before specification.

Lighting behavior

  • North-facing rooms can make this shade appear cooler than expected.
  • In low natural light, it reads deeper and more dramatic.
  • Warm evening light keeps it soft and muted with gentle undertones.

Exterior and pairing guidance

Test in morning and evening light before large-area use.

Do pair with

neutral trimsnatural woodone dark metal accent

Avoid

multiple competing saturated colorsunbalanced low-light schemes

Pairing suggestions

These suggestions help keep S 5005-Y50R balanced when combined with materials, metals, and adjacent colors.

neutral whitesnatural wooddark contrast details

Smart Palette Suggestions

Room-aware palettes generated from Rose Taupe

Tonal

Harmonious shades from light to dark — creates depth and cohesion

#DDCFC4

#BFA898

#9E8E7A

#3C2010

Linen

Greige Mid

Mocha Warm Gray

Deep Bronze

Complementary

Opposite hues with neutral bridge — balanced contrast and visual interest

#9E8E7A

#DDCFC4

#1E5260

#C8D4D9

Mocha Warm Gray

Linen

Petrol

Steel Mist

Accent

Bolder saturated accents — for statement walls and highlights

#7A4428

#9E8E7A

#AA7848

Sienna

Mocha Warm Gray

Caramel

Where to Buy

Order S 5005-Y50R from trusted paint suppliers

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