Tanglewood
At first glance, Tanglewood belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#9B8F7ELRV
27.97
Coordinating Colors
Snowbelt reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 28), opening up a space where Tanglewood encloses it.
Create reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 28), opening up a space where Tanglewood encloses it.
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 4), opening up a space where Night Watch encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 31 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Tarragon encloses it.
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 28), opening up a space where Tanglewood encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Tanglewood the marginally brighter of the two.
Tanglewood reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Hibernate reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 28) makes Pavestone the marginally brighter of the two.
Smooth Stone reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (39 vs 28) makes Dorian Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 10), opening up a space where Prospect encloses it.
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 10), opening up a space where Suitable Brown encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (28 vs 20) makes Tanglewood the marginally brighter of the two.
Tanglewood reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 22), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Tanglewood reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 14), opening up a space where Brainstorm Bronze encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This warm, sophisticated taupe draws you into a forest retreat where dappled light filters through ancient trees, grounded by earthy undertones that feel both timeless and inviting. Perfect for bedrooms, studies, or any sanctuary where you want to cultivate calm without sacrificing depth and character.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.