Network Gray vs Truly Taupe
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Network Gray reads as grey, while Truly Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 37 and 35, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Network Gray's neutral character against Truly Taupe's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.0, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Network Gray vs Truly Taupe in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Network Gray and Truly Taupe are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Network Gray reads more restrained here, while Truly Taupe adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Truly Taupe and Network Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Network Gray vs Truly Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Network Gray 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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