Alpaca vs Tarragon
Alpaca and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Alpaca belongs to the greige-grey family and Tarragon to the blue-grey family. The 49-point LRV gap — 57 for Alpaca vs 7 for Tarragon — means Alpaca will open up a space more effectively. Where Alpaca leans warm, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Alpaca vs Tarragon in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Alpaca and Tarragon in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Alpaca reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tarragon.
Color Details
Alpaca vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alpaca on one side and Tarragon on the other.
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.