Are you thinking about using Dulux Tapestry Beige in your home? In today’s colour review, we’ll dive into the undertone, LRV, where it works best, and which other colours pair well with it. If you love working with neutrals but get stuck figuring out what works together, this post is for you.

🎨 Colour Overview: Dulux Tapestry Beige

• Undertone: Taupe with a violet base

• LRV: 46 (moderately deep, not suitable for open-plan living)

• Best used in: Bedrooms, separate living areas, media rooms, or bathrooms

• Avoid: Using in large, open-plan spaces unless you have abundant natural light

When compared to a pure white (like Dulux Vivid White), you’ll instantly see that Tapestry Beige carries a soft but noticeable violet undertone. This makes it elegant and warm but also a little tricky—it must be used intentionally.

📌 Where to Use Tapestry Beige

This colour is best suited for individual rooms like:

• Bedrooms

• Guest rooms

• Home offices

• Theatre rooms

• Bathrooms with matching undertones

⚠️ This colour must be repeated at least twice in a space—through paint, furnishings, or accessories—to look cohesive.

🧩 Best Whites to Pair with Tapestry Beige

Because of its violet base, you should avoid warm whites or creamy tones. Instead, stick with:

• Dulux Vivid White – pure, clean, no undertone

• White on White – cool white with a slight blue base

• Lexicon Quarter – another cool white with a crisp finish

These whites calm down the violet undertone and prevent clashing.

🐾 Other Colours That Work Well

Tapestry Beige works beautifully with other:

• Taupes with violet or pink undertones

• Grays with blue undertones

• Neutrals in similar depth or tone

If you’re working with carpets or existing tile flooring in grey or taupe, always test your undertones first. A4 paint samples held vertically are key for accurate comparisons.

🏠 Exterior Use

This colour will appear 2–3 shades lighter outside. But due to its violet undertone, it’s not ideal for timeless exterior schemes. However, it can work with:

• Specific brown bricks that contain a violet cast

• Colourbond June windows

🚫 Avoid pairing it with red or orange bricks, or with black or stark white windows.

If your home has brown bricks and you want a cohesive look, this could work—just be sure to repeat the undertone in your trim or architectural features.

🎓 Learn to Master Neutrals

Neutrals are beautiful but complex. That’s why I created my online course to help you:

• Recognise and compare undertones

• Choose the right white paint

• Create cohesive colour schemes with ease

• Avoid costly mistakes in kitchens, bathrooms, and open-plan living areas

Check out the course here if you want to gain confidence and clarity with your next project.

🔹 Final Thoughts

Dulux Tapestry Beige is a sophisticated taupe with a violet undertone. It’s best used in individual rooms and needs to be thoughtfully paired with the right whites and surrounding colours. If you love moody, elegant neutrals and know how to balance undertones, this could be a gorgeous choice.

🎁 Free Downloads to Help You Choose the Right White

Still unsure? Before you even pick up a brush, make sure you actually understand how to choose white paint and neutrals for your home. I’ve created two free downloads that will walk you through:

📌 Read This Before You Renovate or Build
📌 Understand the 4 Types of White + How to Choose the Right One for Your Home

They’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and feel more confident in your decision-making.

🎓 Want Step-by-Step Colour Selection Help?

If you're ready to learn how to choose white paint, test undertones, and create a full neutral colour scheme for your home, then join my online course. It's designed for homeowners who want to get it right the first time—without needing a designer.

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It’s packed with visual guides, video tutorials, and includes access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions directly.