Truly Taupe vs White Iris

Truly Taupe and White Iris come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Truly Taupe belongs to the greige-grey family and White Iris to the blue-white family. The 40-point LRV gap — 76 for White Iris vs 35 for Truly Taupe — means White Iris will open up a space more effectively. Where Truly Taupe leans warm, White Iris reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.4 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.