Agreeable Gray vs Gardenia
Agreeable Gray and Gardenia come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Agreeable Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Gardenia to the beige family. The 17-point LRV gap — 78 for Gardenia vs 60 for Agreeable Gray — means Gardenia 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 12.3 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 Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Gardenia 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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