Mention the color taupe and images of knee-highs fill our heads. To forever disassociate this otherwise supremely chic color from the above, here are five reasons why taupe is dope.

Reason 1: It's an edgy neutral. A color that can’t make up its mind whether it’s gray, dark brown or camel has some major issues. We like flirting with trouble in different light settings.

Reason 2: It’s the color of gourmet mushrooms. Have you ever had a marinated portobello fresh off the grill? Heavenly.

Reason 3: It’s a shade of khaki–the IT color and fabric this spring. Everything now comes in khaki–not just your pants.

Reason 4: It has sexier nicknames: nude, sable, caramel, suede.

Reason 5 (the ultimate reason): It's the essential color for mastering a smoky eye. Taupe is the peanut butter to charcoal gray’s jelly.