PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsModern Gray
Why this comparison. Modern Gray reads softer with a faint pink cast; a frequent either-or for warm open-plan walls.
Agreeable Gray and Modern Gray are visually nearly identical (ΔE 1.3). 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
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7632
Modern Gray
#D5CFC2 · LRV 62
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
1.3
near-perfect
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
2
Modern Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Modern Gray: red-orange / warm
Modern Gray: red-orange / warm
LRV is essentially equal (60 vs 62) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Agreeable Gray | Modern Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7029 | SW 7632 |
| Hex | #D1CABC | #D5CFC2 |
| RGB | 209, 202, 188 | 213, 207, 194 |
| LRV | 60 | 62 |
| 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 MODERN GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Modern 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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