Breakwater vs Agreeable Gray
Where Breakwater belongs to PPG's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Breakwater belongs to the blue family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. Breakwater (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Agreeable Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Breakwater vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Breakwater 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.
More Breakwater comparisons
See how Breakwater stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
