Mink Violet vs Agreeable Gray
Mink Violet (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Mink Violet reads as grey-purple, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 16 for Mink Violet — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 36.9 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.
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Mink Violet vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mink Violet 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.
More Mink Violet comparisons
See how Mink Violet stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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Mink Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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