Martini Olive vs Agreeable Gray

Martini Olive (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Martini Olive reads as beige-yellow, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 17-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 44 for Martini Olive — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Martini Olive leans yellow, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 40.7 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.

Color Details

Martini Olive
Benjamin Moore · CSP-890
Hex#BAB761
LRV43.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-890
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Martini Olive vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Martini Olive 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 Martini Olive comparisons

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

White Dove
Martini Olive
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Martini Olive
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Martini Olive
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Martini Olive
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Martini Olive
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Martini Olive
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Martini Olive
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Martini Olive
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Martini Olive
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Martini Olive
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Martini Olive
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Martini Olive
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Martini Olive
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Martini Olive
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Martini Olive
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Piazza
Martini Olive
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Martini Olive
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Martini Olive
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Martini Olive
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Martini Olive
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Martini Olive
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Martini Olive
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Martini Olive
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Martini Olive
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Martini Olive is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Martini Olive
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Martini Olive
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Martini Olive reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Martini Olive
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Martini Olive
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Martini Olive
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Martini Olive
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Martini Olive is the lighter choice