Smokehouse vs Timeless Taupe

Smokehouse and Timeless Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 11-point LRV gap — 24 for Timeless Taupe vs 13 for Smokehouse — means Timeless Taupe will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 13.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.