Drifting Cloud vs Agreeable Gray
Drifting Cloud is a Dulux color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Drifting Cloud belongs to the blue-white family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 75 vs 60, Drifting Cloud will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Drifting Cloud's neutral character against Agreeable Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Drifting Cloud vs Agreeable Gray in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Drifting Cloud 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Drifting Cloud will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Agreeable Gray would.
Color Details
Drifting Cloud vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Drifting Cloud 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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