In The Shadows vs Agreeable Gray
In The Shadows (PPG) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. In The Shadows reads as blue-grey, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 15 for In The Shadows — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 37.3 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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In The Shadows vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see In The Shadows 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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