Merino vs Agreeable Gray

Tikkurila
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Sherwin-Williams

Where Merino belongs to Tikkurila's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Merino (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than Agreeable Gray (LRV 60), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice.

Merino vs Agreeable Gray Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 7.6Noticeable difference

Color Details

Merino
Tikkurila · Y458
Hex#E5E0D2
LRV74.3
BrandTikkurila
NumberY458
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Merino
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 7029
Hex#D1CBC1
LRV60.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7029
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
View Agreeable Gray

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