PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Grayvs Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Gray
Why this comparison. The flagship Sherwin-Williams greige against Benjamin Moore’s — the most common cross-brand greige shortlist in US paint.
Agreeable Gray and Edgecomb Gray are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.63). Most eyes can't tell them apart on a wall — pick whichever is easier to source.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.63
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Edgecomb Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 63 vs 60, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Agreeable Gray | Edgecomb Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7029 | HC-173 |
| Hex | #D1CABC | #D2C9B7 |
| RGB | 209, 202, 188 | 210, 201, 183 |
| LRV | 60 | 63 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK AGREEABLE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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