Agreeable Gray vs L436
Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) and L436 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey, while L436 reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 45-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 16 for L436 — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 40.3 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 L436 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Agreeable Gray on one side and L436 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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