Smoke Embers vs Agreeable Gray
Where Smoke Embers belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Smoke Embers belongs to the grey family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Smoke Embers (LRV 51), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Smoke Embers runs neutral while Agreeable Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Smoke Embers vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoke Embers 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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