Soft Fern vs Agreeable Gray
Soft Fern is a Benjamin Moore color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Soft Fern belongs to the beige-greige family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 60 vs 57, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Soft Fern's yellow character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Soft Fern vs Agreeable Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Soft Fern 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.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Agreeable Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Agreeable Gray gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Soft Fern vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Soft Fern 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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