Clearlake vs Agreeable Gray
Clearlake is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Clearlake belongs to the blue family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 60 vs 54, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Clearlake's blue character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 25.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Clearlake vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clearlake on one side and Agreeable Gray 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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