Gauntlet Gray vs Tarragon
Gauntlet Gray and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Gauntlet Gray reads as grey, while Tarragon reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 10-point LRV gap — 17 for Gauntlet Gray vs 7 for Tarragon — means Gauntlet Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Gauntlet Gray leans neutral, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 18.8 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.
Gauntlet Gray vs Tarragon in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Gauntlet Gray 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. Gauntlet Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tarragon.
Color Details
Gauntlet Gray vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gauntlet Gray 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.