Cup o' Java vs Agreeable Gray

Cup o' Java is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Cup o' Java belongs to the beige-pink family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 60 vs 11, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cup o' Java's red character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 44.9, 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.

Color Details

Cup o' Java
Benjamin Moore · 1246
Hex#6A544C
LRV11.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1246
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Cup o' Java vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cup o' Java on one side and Agreeable Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Cup o' Java comparisons

See how Cup o' Java stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cup o' Java
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cup o' Java
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cup o' Java
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cup o' Java reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Cup o' Java
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Cup o' Java
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Cup o' Java
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Cup o' Java
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Cup o' Java
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cup o' Java
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cup o' Java
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cup o' Java
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Cup o' Java
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Cup o' Java
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cup o' Java reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Cup o' Java
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Cup o' Java
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cup o' Java reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Cup o' Java
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cup o' Java
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Cup o' Java
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Cup o' Java
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Cup o' Java
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cup o' Java reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Cup o' Java
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Cup o' Java
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Cup o' Java
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cup o' Java
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cup o' Java reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Cup o' Java
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Cup o' Java
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Cup o' Java
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cup o' Java
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cup o' Java
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cup o' Java
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Passageway reads slightly lighter