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The origin word is talpa, Latin for 'a mole'. From that came taupe, French for 'the colour of moleskin'.

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The word "taupe" comes from the French word for mole, which also refers to the color of a mole's fur. Taupe is a greyish-brown color that resembles the fur color of moles.

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What color does gray and brown make?

Taupe.


What is the French word for Mole?

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The definition of Taupe is a darkish, brownish gray with a bit of pink thrown in there, it is derived from the french word for mole, as moles are the same color


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Yes. Taupe is between brown and gray.


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The color of his hair is taupe, it's a bit odd for his age.


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What is the difference between taupe and sand color?

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