PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsWorldly Grayvs Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Gray
Why this comparison. The warmer alternative Agreeable Gray query.
Worldly Gray and Agreeable Gray are very close (ΔE 3.03). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7043
Worldly Gray
#C8BFAE · LRV 57
Undertone: red-orange / warm
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7029
Agreeable Gray
#D1CABC · LRV 60
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.03
Very close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Agreeable Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Worldly Gray: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray: red-orange / warm
Agreeable Gray is slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 57, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Worldly Gray | Agreeable Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 7043 | SW 7029 |
| Hex | #C8BFAE | #D1CABC |
| RGB | 200, 191, 174 | 209, 202, 188 |
| LRV | 57 | 60 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK WORLDLY GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
PICK AGREEABLE GRAY
Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
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