PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Grayvs Benjamin MoorePale Oak
Why this comparison. BM Pale Oak is lighter and more delicate; Agreeable Gray brings more body — a classic SW-vs-BM toss-up.
Agreeable Gray and Pale Oak are very close (ΔE 2.05). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · OC-20
Pale Oak
#D9D1C0 · LRV 67
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
2.05
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
7
Pale Oak is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak: red-orange / warm
Pale Oak is slightly lighter (LRV 67 vs 60, 7-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Agreeable Gray | Pale Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7029 | OC-20 |
| Hex | #D1CABC | #D9D1C0 |
| RGB | 209, 202, 188 | 217, 209, 192 |
| LRV | 60 | 67 |
| 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 PALE OAK
Benjamin Moore Pale Oak
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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