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
Practically the same
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.
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