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Collingwood vs Agreeable Gray

Benjamin Moore Collingwood OC-28 compared with Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray SW 7029

Collingwood is a touch lighter (LRV 64 vs 60) than Agreeable Gray. 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 Collingwood on the left and Agreeable Gray on the right
Collingwood · Benjamin MooreAgreeable Gray · Sherwin-WilliamsPhoto: 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, Collingwood reflects more light (LRV 64).

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Side by side

CollingwoodAgreeable Gray
BrandBenjamin MooreSherwin-Williams
CodeOC-28SW 7029
LRV6460
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#D8D1C6#D0CBC0
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Collingwood and Agreeable Gray?

Collingwood is a touch lighter (LRV 64 vs 60) than Agreeable Gray. 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, Collingwood or Agreeable Gray?

Collingwood is lighter, with an LRV of 64 against 60.

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

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

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

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