Metro Gray vs Agreeable Gray
Metro Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Metro Gray belongs to the grey family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. With LRVs of 58 and 60, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Metro Gray's yellow character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 4.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Metro Gray vs Agreeable Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Metro Gray and Agreeable Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Agreeable Gray and Metro Gray is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Metro Gray vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Metro Gray 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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