Sturdy Brown vs Tarragon

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Sturdy Brown belongs to the beige family and Tarragon to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 8 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Sturdy Brown's warm character against Tarragon's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.4, 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.