Agreeable Gray vs Nutshell
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Agreeable Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Nutshell to the grey family. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Nutshell (LRV 14), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Agreeable Gray vs Nutshell in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Agreeable Gray and Nutshell in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Agreeable Gray reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Nutshell.
Color Details
Agreeable Gray vs Nutshell Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Nutshell 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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