Icy vs Truly Taupe
Icy and Truly Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Icy reads as blue, while Truly Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 56 for Icy vs 35 for Truly Taupe — means Icy will open up a space more effectively. Where Icy leans cool, Truly Taupe reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Icy vs Truly Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icy on one side and Truly Taupe 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.
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