Olive Gray vs Agreeable Gray
Where Olive Gray belongs to PPG's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Olive Gray reads as beige-greige, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Olive Gray (LRV 34), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.1, 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.
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Olive Gray vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olive Gray 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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