Restrained Gold vs Tarragon
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Restrained Gold belongs to the beige family and Tarragon to the blue-grey family. Restrained Gold (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Tarragon (LRV 7), a difference of 39 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Restrained Gold runs warm while Tarragon is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 53.1, 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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Restrained Gold vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Restrained Gold 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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