Agreeable Gray vs Cayenne
Where Agreeable Gray belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Cayenne is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Agreeable Gray belongs to the greige-grey family and Cayenne to the pink-red family. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Cayenne (LRV 10), a difference of 51 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 53.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Cayenne Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Cayenne 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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