Tarragon
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Tarragon remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 4 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#424E53
LRV
7.29
Tarragon in Real Rooms
Tarragon has a low LRV of 7.29 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned, so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a dining room and living room.
1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Tarragon does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Sherwin Williams Tarragon dining room paint
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3 Living Room Photos
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Tarragon. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
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