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Agreeable Gray vs Burnished Clay

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray SW 7029 compared with Behr Burnished Clay PPU18-09

Agreeable Gray and Burnished Clay are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Agreeable Gray on the left and Burnished Clay on the right
Agreeable Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsBurnished Clay · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.0 · Very 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, Burnished Clay reflects more light (LRV 61).

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Side by side

Agreeable GrayBurnished Clay
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBehr
CodeSW 7029PPU18-09
LRV6061
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D1CBC1#D2CCC4
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Agreeable Gray and Burnished Clay?

Agreeable Gray and Burnished Clay are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.0) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Agreeable Gray or Burnished Clay?

Burnished Clay is lighter, with an LRV of 61 against 60.

How does Agreeable Gray compare to Burnished Clay in a north-facing room?

In north light Agreeable Gray will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Burnished Clay.

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

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