Agreeable Gray vs Dewy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Agreeable Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Dewy to the green family. Dewy (LRV 73) reflects noticeably more light than Agreeable Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Agreeable Gray runs warm while Dewy is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.1 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agreeable Gray vs Dewy in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Agreeable Gray and Dewy 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Dewy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Agreeable Gray.
House
Seen across an entire facade, subtle tonal differences become pronounced. What reads as nearly the same on a chip often reads as clearly different at scale. Dewy reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Agreeable Gray.
Color Details
Agreeable Gray vs Dewy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Dewy 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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