San Francisco Bay vs Agreeable Gray
San Francisco Bay (Benjamin Moore) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, San Francisco Bay belongs to the blue family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. The 23-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 38 for San Francisco Bay — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where San Francisco Bay leans blue, Agreeable Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.3 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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San Francisco Bay vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Francisco Bay 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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