Mink vs Timeless Taupe paint color comparison

Mink vs Timeless Taupe

MinkSherwin-WilliamsvsTimeless TaupeSherwin-WilliamsΔE 5.1 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Mink belongs to the grey family and Timeless Taupe to the greige-grey family. At LRV 24 vs 20, Timeless Taupe will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mink's neutral character against Timeless Taupe's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mink
Sherwin-Williams · 6004
LRV20.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6004
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Timeless Taupe
Sherwin-Williams · 9579
LRV23.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9579
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Mink vs Timeless Taupe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mink on one side and Timeless 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.