Agreeable Gray vs Kaolin
Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) and Kaolin (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey, while Kaolin reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 76 for Kaolin vs 60 for Agreeable Gray — means Kaolin will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 8.4 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Kaolin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and Kaolin 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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