Northern Lights vs Agreeable Gray

Northern Lights (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Northern Lights belongs to the green family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. The 18-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 43 for Northern Lights — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Northern Lights leans green, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.0 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

Northern Lights
Benjamin Moore · 586
Hex#78BE9C
LRV42.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number586
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Northern Lights vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Lights 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 Northern Lights comparisons

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

White Dove
Northern Lights
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Northern Lights
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Northern Lights
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Northern Lights
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Northern Lights
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Northern Lights reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Northern Lights
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Northern Lights
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Northern Lights
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Northern Lights reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Northern Lights
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Northern Lights
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Northern Lights
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Northern Lights
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Northern Lights reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Northern Lights
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Northern Lights
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Northern Lights reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Northern Lights
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Piazza
Northern Lights
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Northern Lights
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Northern Lights
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Northern Lights reads slightly lighter

Senses
Northern Lights
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Northern Lights
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Northern Lights
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Northern Lights
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Northern Lights reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Northern Lights
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Northern Lights reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Northern Lights
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Northern Lights is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Northern Lights
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Northern Lights
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Northern Lights reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Northern Lights
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Northern Lights
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Northern Lights
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Northern Lights
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Northern Lights is the lighter choice