Soar vs Truly Taupe

Soar and Truly Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Soar reads as blue, while Truly Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 35-point LRV gap — 70 for Soar vs 35 for Truly Taupe — means Soar will open up a space more effectively. Where Soar leans cool, Truly Taupe reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.2 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.