Agreeable Gray vs Butternut
Agreeable Gray and Butternut come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Agreeable Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Butternut to the beige family. The 23-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 37 for Butternut — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 38.6 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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Agreeable Gray vs Butternut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Butternut 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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