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Agreeable Gray vs Silver Drop

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray SW 7029 compared with Behr Silver Drop PPU18-07

Agreeable Gray is a touch darker (LRV 60 vs 63), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Silver Drop. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.8) 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 Silver Drop on the right
Agreeable Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsSilver Drop · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.8 · 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, Silver Drop reflects more light (LRV 63).

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Side by side

Agreeable GraySilver Drop
BrandSherwin-WilliamsBehr
CodeSW 7029PPU18-07
LRV6063
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D0CBC0#D4D0C8
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Agreeable Gray and Silver Drop?

Agreeable Gray is a touch darker (LRV 60 vs 63), a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Silver Drop. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.8) 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 Silver Drop?

Silver Drop is lighter, with an LRV of 63 against 60.

How does Agreeable Gray compare to Silver Drop 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 Silver Drop.

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

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