Rookwood Clay vs Tarragon

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Rookwood Clay belongs to the beige-greige family and Tarragon to the blue-grey family. At LRV 23 vs 7, Rookwood Clay will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Rookwood Clay's warm character against Tarragon's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 33.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.