Tarragon vs Townhouse Tan
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Tarragon reads as blue-grey, while Townhouse Tan reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Townhouse Tan (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Tarragon (LRV 7), a difference of 53 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Tarragon runs cool while Townhouse Tan is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 53.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Tarragon vs Townhouse Tan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tarragon on one side and Townhouse Tan on the other.
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.
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