Tarragon vs Universal Khaki

Tarragon and Universal Khaki come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Tarragon reads as blue-grey, while Universal Khaki reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 33-point LRV gap — 41 for Universal Khaki vs 7 for Tarragon — means Universal Khaki will open up a space more effectively. Where Tarragon leans cool, Universal Khaki reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.2 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.