Tarragon vs Timber Beam paint color comparison

Tarragon vs Timber Beam

TarragonSherwin-WilliamsvsTimber BeamSherwin-WilliamsΔE 29.9 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Tarragon reads as blue-grey, while Timber Beam reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 13 vs 7, Timber Beam will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Tarragon's cool character against Timber Beam's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 29.9, 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.

Color Details

Tarragon
Sherwin-Williams · 9660
LRV7.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9660
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Timber Beam
Sherwin-Williams · 9540
LRV12.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9540
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Tarragon vs Timber Beam Simulated Comparison

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