Star Anise vs Agreeable Gray
Star Anise is a PPG color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Star Anise reads as beige-greige, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 60 vs 8, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 52-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 47.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Star Anise vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Star Anise 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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