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Sherwin-Williams Tarragon

SW 9660 · #424E53 · LRV 7.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Obsidian is a 98% match

Tarragon (SW 9660) is a deep cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 7.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Obsidian (98% match).

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LRV

7.2 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9660

HEX

#424E53

RGB

66, 78, 83

HSL

198°, 11%, 29%

Family

Grays

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Tarragon FAQ

What undertone does Tarragon have?

Tarragon is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Tarragon?

Tarragon has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Tarragon in other brands?

Glidden: Obsidian (PPG1035-7), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Lead Gray (2131-30), 98%; PPG: High Salute (PPG1039-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Lunar Eclipse (DE5776), 96%; Valspar: Slate Court (5001-4C), 96%; Behr: Chimney (PPU25-22), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tarragon?

The HEX code of Tarragon (SW 9660) is #424E53, RGB 66, 78, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.