Meadowlark vs Threshold Taupe paint color comparison

Meadowlark vs Threshold Taupe

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. At LRV 34 vs 24, Threshold Taupe will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 12.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Meadowlark
Sherwin-Williams · 7522
LRV24.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7522
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Threshold Taupe
Sherwin-Williams · 7501
LRV33.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7501
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Meadowlark vs Threshold Taupe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Meadowlark on one side and Threshold Taupe on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.