Curio Gray vs Taupe Tone
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Curio Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Taupe Tone to the beige-greige family. Taupe Tone (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than Curio Gray (LRV 26), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Curio Gray vs Taupe Tone in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Curio Gray and Taupe Tone are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Taupe Tone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Curio Gray.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Taupe Tone reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Curio Gray.
Color Details
Curio Gray vs Taupe Tone Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Curio Gray on one side and Taupe Tone on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.