Nautilus vs Truly Taupe

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Nautilus belongs to the blue family and Truly Taupe to the greige-grey family. At LRV 42 vs 35, Nautilus will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nautilus's cool character against Truly Taupe's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.3, 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.