Renwick Heather vs Timeless Taupe

Renwick Heather and Timeless Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Renwick Heather belongs to the grey family and Timeless Taupe to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 22 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Renwick Heather leans neutral, Timeless Taupe reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.