Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tarragon Tease |
| SKU | PPU9-08 |
| Hex | #B4AC85 |
| RGB | 180, 172, 133 |
| HSL | 50°, 24%, 61% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Tarragon Tease
Tarragon Tease sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Tarragon Tease is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tarragon Tease within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B4AC85 in HSL space. Pair Tarragon Tease with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Tarragon Tease Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tarragon Tease from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU9-08 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is Majolica Green (SW 13) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Majolica Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Baby Turtle (515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tarragon Tease without repainting risk. See the full Baby Turtle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Valspar's nearest match is Green Willow (V096-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tarragon Tease without repainting risk. See the full Green Willow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Tarragon Tease is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Lively Ivy and you'll get the same color. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Glidden's nearest match is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tarragon Tease without repainting risk. See the full Lively Ivy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tarragon Tease is Speckled Shell (323-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Speckled Shell swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is Ryegrass Seed (HGSW 2234) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ryegrass Seed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is That's Atomic (DET504) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full That's Atomic swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Tarragon Tease is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tarragon Tease is Stone White (NO. 11) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stone White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bamboo Forest (0401), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tarragon Tease without repainting risk. See the full Bamboo Forest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tarragon Tease is Bayberry Wax (H0110) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bayberry Wax swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
At Rodda, the closest color to Tarragon Tease is Artichoke (CA160) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
C2 Paint's nearest match is Outback (C2-669), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Tarragon Tease without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tarragon Tease
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tarragon Tease. The nearest is Star of Gold (0323) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Star of Gold swatch →