Nutshell vs Truly Taupe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Nutshell belongs to the grey family and Truly Taupe to the greige-grey family. Truly Taupe (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Nutshell (LRV 14), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Nutshell vs Truly Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nutshell 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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