Hathaway Gold vs Agreeable Gray

Hathaway Gold is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Hathaway Gold belongs to the beige family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 60 vs 44, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Hathaway Gold's red character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 33.2, 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

Hathaway Gold
Benjamin Moore · 194
Hex#D5AF70
LRV43.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number194
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Hathaway Gold vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hathaway Gold 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 Hathaway Gold comparisons

See how Hathaway Gold stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Hathaway Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Hathaway Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Hathaway Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Hathaway Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Hathaway Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Hathaway Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Hathaway Gold
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Hathaway Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Hathaway Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Hathaway Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Hathaway Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Hathaway Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Hathaway Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Hathaway Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Hathaway Gold
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Piazza
Hathaway Gold
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Hathaway Gold
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Hathaway Gold
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Hathaway Gold
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Hathaway Gold
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Hathaway Gold
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Hathaway Gold
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Hathaway Gold
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Hathaway Gold
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Hathaway Gold
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Hathaway Gold
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Hathaway Gold reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Hathaway Gold
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Hathaway Gold
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Hathaway Gold
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Hathaway Gold
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Hathaway Gold is the lighter choice