PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beigevs Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Gray
Why this comparison. The is it gray or beige SW family question.
Accessible Beige and Agreeable Gray are very close (ΔE 2.18). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7036
Accessible Beige
#D1C7B4 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.18
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Agreeable Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (58 vs 60) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Accessible Beige | Agreeable Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7036 | SW 7029 |
| Hex | #D1C7B4 | #D1CABC |
| RGB | 209, 199, 180 | 209, 202, 188 |
| LRV | 58 | 60 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ACCESSIBLE BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK AGREEABLE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
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