Dash of Curry vs Agreeable Gray
Dash of Curry (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Dash of Curry reads as beige, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 31-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 29 for Dash of Curry — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Dash of Curry leans red, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Dash of Curry vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Curry 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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