Spalding Gray vs Tarragon

Spalding Gray and Tarragon come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Spalding Gray reads as greige-grey, while Tarragon reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 22 for Spalding Gray vs 7 for Tarragon — means Spalding Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Spalding Gray leans warm, Tarragon reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.9 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.