Mauve Blush vs Agreeable Gray

Mauve Blush (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Mauve Blush belongs to the grey family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. The 30-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 31 for Mauve Blush — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Mauve Blush leans red, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.0 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

Mauve Blush
Benjamin Moore · 2115-40
Hex#A19195
LRV30.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2115-40
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Mauve Blush vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mauve Blush 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 Mauve Blush comparisons

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

White Dove
Mauve Blush
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mauve Blush
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mauve Blush
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mauve Blush is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Mauve Blush
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Mauve Blush
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Mauve Blush
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Mauve Blush
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mauve Blush
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Mauve Blush reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mauve Blush
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Mauve Blush
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mauve Blush
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Mauve Blush
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Mauve Blush
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Mauve Blush
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Mauve Blush reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Mauve Blush
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Mauve Blush
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mauve Blush
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mauve Blush
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Mauve Blush
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Mauve Blush
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mauve Blush is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Mauve Blush
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Mauve Blush
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Mauve Blush
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Mauve Blush reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mauve Blush
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Mauve Blush
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Mauve Blush
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Mauve Blush
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mauve Blush
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mauve Blush
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mauve Blush
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mauve Blush reads noticeably lighter