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Accessible Beige vs Agreeable Gray

Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige SW 7036 compared with Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray SW 7029

Accessible Beige is a touch darker (LRV 56 vs 60), noticeably warmer and noticeably more colorful than Agreeable Gray. Both have a warm yellow undertone. The difference (ΔE 4.2) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.

Living room painted Accessible Beige on the left and Agreeable Gray on the right
Accessible Beige · Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 4.2 · Close

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

Which to choose

For a small or dim room, Agreeable Gray reflects more light (LRV 60).

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Side by side

Accessible BeigeAgreeable Gray
BrandSherwin-WilliamsSherwin-Williams
CodeSW 7036SW 7029
LRV5660
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#CFC4B0#D0CBC0
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Accessible Beige and Agreeable Gray?

Accessible Beige is a touch darker (LRV 56 vs 60), noticeably warmer and noticeably more colorful than Agreeable Gray. Both have a warm yellow undertone. The difference (ΔE 4.2) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.

Which is lighter, Accessible Beige or Agreeable Gray?

Agreeable Gray is lighter, with an LRV of 60 against 56.

How does Accessible Beige compare to Agreeable Gray in a north-facing room?

Accessible Beige's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms. In north light Agreeable Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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