Agate Grey vs Agreeable Gray
Agate Grey is a RAL Classic color while Agreeable Gray comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Agate Grey belongs to the green-grey family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. At LRV 60 vs 45, Agreeable Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agate Grey vs Agreeable Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Agate Grey and Agreeable Gray are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Agreeable Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Agate Grey would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Agreeable Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Agate Grey would.
Color Details
Agate Grey vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agate Grey 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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