St. Bart's vs Truly Taupe

St. Bart's and Truly Taupe come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. St. Bart's reads as blue, while Truly Taupe reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 35 for Truly Taupe vs 18 for St. Bart's — means Truly Taupe will open up a space more effectively. Where St. Bart's leans cool, Truly Taupe reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.8 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.