If anyone has the pulse of home design, it is HGTV's Nate Berkus. Here is the sophisticated paint shade that he is loving and how you can use it, too.

A living room should be a calm and inviting space, but our experts reveal that if you choose paint colors like certain shades ...

Taupe living room: $1,809 hikesterson Prospective buyers are attracted to light beige, pale taupe or oatmeal living rooms, paying a premium of $1,809 for central living areas with these shades ...

Light taupe living room: $2,793 Neutrals are still a popular choice for living rooms, Zillow said. The best shade is a light taupe, which Zillow describes as a warm tan with pink or peach undertones.

Homes with cool, neutral wall colors also sold for more than expected. A home with a periwinkle blue bathroom? It got $2,786 more, while a light taupe living room garnered $2,793.