PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAesthetic Whitevs Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Gray
Why this comparison. Aesthetic White is the “almost white” answer when Agreeable Gray turns too dark in a low-light room.
Aesthetic White and Agreeable Gray are very close (ΔE 3.93). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7035
Aesthetic White
#E2D8C5 · LRV 71
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.93
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
11
Aesthetic White is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Aesthetic White: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Aesthetic White is meaningfully lighter (LRV 71 vs 60). On a wall, Aesthetic White reads light, airy; Agreeable Gray reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Aesthetic White | Agreeable Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7035 | SW 7029 |
| Hex | #E2D8C5 | #D1CABC |
| RGB | 226, 216, 197 | 209, 202, 188 |
| LRV | 71 | 60 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK AESTHETIC WHITE
Sherwin-Williams Aesthetic White
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK AGREEABLE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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