Tony Taupe Vs Balanced Beige . The reason is really laid out in my description above. Taupe colors have an appeal as being cooler than beige but warmer than grey. Sherwin Williams paint and fabric for library Home Renovation from pinterest.com Balanced beige by sherwin williams. Kilim beige looks more yellow/tan as well. Use taupe to tone down the bold energy of burnt orange and create a sense of balance.