Threshold Taupe vs Western Sandstone

Threshold Taupe (Sherwin-Williams) and Western Sandstone (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. Threshold Taupe reads as beige-greige, while Western Sandstone reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 38 for Western Sandstone vs 34 for Threshold Taupe — means Western Sandstone will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 5.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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

Threshold Taupe
Sherwin-Williams · 7501
Hex#AC9A8A
LRV33.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7501
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Western Sandstone
Valspar · 1001-10A
Hex#b1a39a
LRV37.9
BrandValspar
Number1001-10A
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Threshold Taupe vs Western Sandstone Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Threshold Taupe on one side and Western Sandstone 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.

More Threshold Taupe comparisons

See how Threshold Taupe stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Threshold Taupe
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Threshold Taupe
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Threshold Taupe
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Threshold Taupe is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Threshold Taupe
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Threshold Taupe
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Threshold Taupe reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Threshold Taupe
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Threshold Taupe
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Threshold Taupe
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Threshold Taupe
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Threshold Taupe reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Threshold Taupe
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Threshold Taupe
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Threshold Taupe is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Threshold Taupe
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Threshold Taupe
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Threshold Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Hardwick White
Threshold Taupe
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Threshold Taupe
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Threshold Taupe
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Threshold Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Threshold Taupe
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Threshold Taupe
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Threshold Taupe
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Threshold Taupe
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Threshold Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Threshold Taupe
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Threshold Taupe
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Threshold Taupe
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Threshold Taupe
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Threshold Taupe reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Threshold Taupe
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Threshold Taupe reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Threshold Taupe
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Threshold Taupe
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Threshold Taupe
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Threshold Taupe is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Threshold Taupe
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Threshold Taupe reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Threshold Taupe
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Threshold Taupe vs Western Sandstone Paint Color Comparison