PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Grayvs PPG / GliddenWhiskers
Why this comparison. PPG’s Whiskers is nearly a formula twin of Agreeable Gray.
Agreeable Gray and Whiskers are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.79). 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
PPG / GLIDDEN · 1025-3
Whiskers
#D1CCC2 · LRV 61
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.79
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
1
Whiskers is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Whiskers: red-orange / warm
Whiskers: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (60 vs 61) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Agreeable Gray | Whiskers |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | PPG / Glidden |
| SKU | SW 7029 | 1025-3 |
| Hex | #D1CABC | #D1CCC2 |
| RGB | 209, 202, 188 | 209, 204, 194 |
| LRV | 60 | 61 |
| 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 WHISKERS
PPG / Glidden Whiskers
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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