Hose shade is a term used to describe a range of colors that are similar to BEIGE, taupe, ECRU, and nude. These colors are often used in fashion and home decor, as they are neutral and can easily be matched with other colors. BEIGE is a light brown color, taupe is a grayish-brown color, ECRU is a yellowish-brown color, and nude is a pale pinkish-BEIGE color. All of these colors are considered to be part of the hose shade family.