Agave vs Flint Smoke
Agave and Flint Smoke come from the same Behr collection. Both sit in the blue-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 12-point LRV gap — 43 for Flint Smoke vs 31 for Agave — means Flint Smoke will open up a space more effectively. Where Agave leans green and blue, Flint Smoke reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agave vs Flint Smoke in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Agave and Flint Smoke in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Flint Smoke returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Agave vs Flint Smoke Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agave on one side and Flint Smoke 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.