Safari vs Tarragon paint color comparison

Safari vs Tarragon

SafariSherwin-WilliamsvsTarragonSherwin-WilliamsΔE 50.3 — Very different colors

Safari and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Safari belongs to the beige family and Tarragon to the blue-grey family. The 39-point LRV gap — 46 for Safari vs 7 for Tarragon — means Safari will open up a space more effectively. Where Safari leans warm, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.3 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

Safari
Sherwin-Williams · 7697
LRV46.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7697
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams · 9660
LRV7.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9660
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Safari vs Tarragon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Safari on one side and Tarragon 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.