Canoe vs Tarragon
Canoe and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Canoe reads as beige, while Tarragon reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 27-point LRV gap — 34 for Canoe vs 7 for Tarragon — means Canoe will open up a space more effectively. Where Canoe leans warm, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.0 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.
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Canoe vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Canoe 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.
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