Modest White vs Tarragon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Modest White reads as beige-greige, while Tarragon reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Modest White (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Tarragon (LRV 7), a difference of 66 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Modest White runs warm while Tarragon is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Modest White vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Modest White 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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Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 74 vs 73), so neither reads brighter in a room.