Polite White vs Tarragon

Polite White and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Polite White reads as beige-white, while Tarragon reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 67-point LRV gap — 74 for Polite White vs 7 for Tarragon — means Polite White will open up a space more effectively. Where Polite White leans warm, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.8 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.