Secret Cove vs Truly Taupe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Secret Cove reads as blue, while Truly Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Truly Taupe (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Secret Cove (LRV 25), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Secret Cove runs cool while Truly Taupe is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 23.7, 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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Secret Cove vs Truly Taupe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Secret Cove 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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