Night Watch vs Tanglewood paint color comparison

Night Watch vs Tanglewood

Night WatchSherwin-WilliamsvsTanglewoodSherwin-WilliamsΔE 39.9 — Very different colors

Night Watch and Tanglewood come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Night Watch belongs to the blue-grey family and Tanglewood to the greige-grey family. The 24-point LRV gap — 28 for Tanglewood vs 4 for Night Watch — means Tanglewood will open up a space more effectively. Where Night Watch leans neutral, Tanglewood reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.9 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.

Color Details

Night Watch
Sherwin-Williams · 9680
LRV3.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9680
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Tanglewood
Sherwin-Williams · 9607
LRV28.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9607
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Night Watch vs Tanglewood Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Night Watch on one side and Tanglewood on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.