Fresh Air vs Agreeable Gray
Fresh Air (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Fresh Air reads as beige-yellow, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 81 for Fresh Air vs 60 for Agreeable Gray — means Fresh Air will open up a space more effectively. Where Fresh Air leans yellow, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.2 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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Fresh Air vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Air 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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