The taupe is more of a salmon or a mauve in color, not a true taupe. There is definitely a pink hue. The description on the website should be updated to reflect the true color. The size was great and the texture on it was great, I just wish the color would have been a true taupe. I will be returning because a pink-ish bedspread does not work in my room; I was unaware it would cost me $30 to return the bedspread to Wayfair. I feel like that is a steep price for a return and think Wayfair should start showing what the return cost will be at checkout so buyers are aware. I'm so used to ordering on Amazon where almost all returns are free so this was a bit of a shock.