Calm with more depth
Taupe stays neutral, but defines the window slightly more clearly than white or cream.
Colours & style · warm grey
Taupe and warm grey pleated blinds
Taupe and warm grey sit right between beige and grey. That makes them feel calm and luxurious, and they combine just as easily with wood as with black, steel and natural stone.
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Palette for this look
Taupe changes a lot with the light. A greyer shade looks modern; a browner shade feels warmer and softer.
Why it works
A colour that helps both the window and the room
Taupe and warm grey connect cool grey tones with the warmth of wood, beige and soft earth tones.
Connects warm and cool
The colour suits a warm wooden floor as well as cool grey or black elements.
Provides a luxurious base
Tone-on-tone taupe feels refined without becoming showy.
Don't just look at the fabric, but at the whole picture around the window.
Colour recipe
How to build a calm combination
Look not only at the wall, but also at the floor, type of wood and upholstery. A taupe with the right undertone brings those materials together without being too prominent.
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60% greige base
Walls, floor and large furniture in calm mid-tones.
02
30% warmth
Wood, bronze, wool or cognac-coloured leather.
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10% sharpness
Black, deep green or dark blue for contrast.
25 mm fabrics
The same colour feels different in each type of fabric
Light-filtering, coloured or blackout: first choose the look, then how much light you want to control.
Fabric type
Duo Tone
The safe choice when you want taupe inside but a white, uniform look from outside.
Goes well witha calm exterior and a fresh, uniform look
Fabric type
Single Tone
A deep taupe shade is also visible from outside and goes beautifully with dark stone or woodwork.
Goes well withrooms where colour and the look of the interior matter
Fabric type
Black-out
Warm grey Black-out fabrics bring a lot of calm to a bedroom or workspace.
Goes well withbedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and rooms with glare
Five profile colours
Let profile and fabric work together
RAL 7035 often goes well with a greyer taupe. RAL 9001 matches a warmer, beige taupe. Dark window frames usually call for RAL 7016 or 9005 as the adhesive profile.
RAL 9003
RAL 9001
RAL 7035
RAL 7016
RAL 9005
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RAL 7035
With greige, concrete-look and light aluminium window frames.
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RAL 9001
With warm taupe, cream walls and wood.
3
RAL 7016
With an anthracite window frame, dark kitchen or black details.
✓
Choose the adhesive profile and operating rail separately
RAL 9001 or 7035 often sits calmly with a warm light base; RAL 7016 can give a stronger outline. The operating rail can support the fabric colour.
More inspiration photos
Taupe and warm grey tones create soft depth
Taupe sits nicely between beige and grey. That makes this colour calm, grown-up and very easy to use in different interior styles.
Four directions
How the same colour can feel quite different
Use the colour as a calm base, a warm connecting element or as a clear accent.
Luxurious bedroom
Taupe, soft lighting and a rich headboard.
Calm home office
Warm grey with wood and a few black lines.
Modern classic
Combine taupe with decorative mouldings, bronze and dark wood.
Urban warmth
Greige, concrete, walnut and graphic art.
Choosing practically
Nice on screen, certain at your window
Taupe changes a lot in north or south light. So compare the free sample directly at the window and judge it in both cloudy and sunny light.
Next to cool grey, taupe can suddenly look brown, or next to beige it can look grey.
The colour visibly shifts with light and shadow.
The adhesive profile can match the window frame and the operating rail the fabric.
Regular dusting keeps the fine pleats looking good.
View free fabric samples at home
Hold the samples against the window frame and look at them during the day, in the evening and from outside.
Frequently asked questions
About taupe and warm grey tones
Is taupe brown or grey?
Taupe contains both. One fabric is greyer, another warmer and browner.
Which profile colour goes with taupe?
RAL 7035 with cool taupe, RAL 9001 with warm taupe and RAL 7016 with anthracite window frames.
Is taupe suitable for small rooms?
Yes. Choose a lighter taupe and let in plenty of daylight with top-down/bottom-up.
Does taupe go with black window frames?
Very well. The soft fabric takes the hardness out of the black frame.
Is taupe also available in Black-out?
Yes. That gives you a calm, cosy bedroom.
How do I stop everything from turning beige?
Add a clear dark or coloured accent, for example black, olive or dark blue.
Explore further
Other colours and styles
You need to see taupe in real life
Request several warm grey tones. The right sample is the colour that stays calm with both the floor and the window frame.
