Tainted Gold vs Agreeable Gray
Where Tainted Gold belongs to PPG's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Tainted Gold belongs to the beige-yellow family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. Tainted Gold (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Agreeable Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.7, 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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Tainted Gold vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tainted Gold 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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