Lenox Tan vs Agreeable Gray

Lenox Tan is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Lenox Tan reads as beige, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 43, 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 — Lenox Tan's red character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.7, 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

Lenox Tan
Benjamin Moore · HC-44
Hex#C2AE8E
LRV43.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-44
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lenox Tan vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lenox Tan 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 Lenox Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Lenox Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Lenox Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Lenox Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Lenox Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Lenox Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Lenox Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Lenox Tan
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Lenox Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Lenox Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Lenox Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Lenox Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Lenox Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Lenox Tan reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Lenox Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Lenox Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Lenox Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Lenox Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Lenox Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Lenox Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Lenox Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Lenox Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Lenox Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Lenox Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Lenox Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Lenox Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Lenox Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Lenox Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Lenox Tan reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Lenox Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Lenox Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Lenox Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Lenox Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Lenox Tan is the lighter choice