Mount Etna vs Studio Taupe

Mount Etna and Studio Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Mount Etna reads as blue-grey, while Studio Taupe reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 28-point LRV gap — 34 for Studio Taupe vs 6 for Mount Etna — means Studio Taupe will open up a space more effectively. Where Mount Etna leans cool, Studio Taupe reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.3 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.