Spalding Gray vs Timeless Taupe paint color comparison

Spalding Gray vs Timeless Taupe

Spalding Gray and Timeless Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both greige-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within greige-grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 22 vs 24 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 1.5 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Spalding Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 6074
LRV22.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6074
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Timeless Taupe
Sherwin-Williams · 9579
LRV23.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9579
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Spalding Gray vs Timeless Taupe Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spalding Gray on one side and Timeless Taupe on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.