Open Air vs Truly Taupe

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Open Air belongs to the blue family and Truly Taupe to the greige-grey family. At LRV 70 vs 35, Open Air will read as the brighter of the two — a 35-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Open Air's cool character against Truly Taupe's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.6, 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.