Color comparison
Agreeable Gray vs Accessible Beige
Close in lightness, different in mood. Agreeable Gray is the neutral greige; Accessible Beige is warmer on purpose.
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams SW 7029 · LRV 60.4
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams SW 7036 · LRV 57.7
2.5
Delta E 2000: close but distinguishable side by side
2.7
LRV points apart; Agreeable Gray is lighter
Warm · Warm
Temperature of each
Pick Agreeable Gray if
- You want a neutral that works with both warm and cool decor
- Your light is already warm
- You plan to sell soon and want broad appeal
Pick Accessible Beige if
- Your room faces north and feels cold
- You have tan stone, brass or warm wood
- You want visible warmth, not just neutral
Side by side, by the numbers
Published values from each brand, plus our calculations.
| Measure | Agreeable Gray | Accessible Beige |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | SW 7029 | SW 7036 |
| Hex | #D1CBC1 | #D1C7B8 |
| RGB | 209, 203, 193 | 209, 199, 184 |
| LRV | 60.4 | 57.7 |
| Temperature | Warm | Warm |
| Undertone lean | yellow | yellow |
| b* (yellow lean) | +5.7 | +8.7 |
| a* (red + / green -) | +0.3 | +0.9 |
Test both on the same wall at the same time. The difference between close colors only shows when they sit side by side in your own light.
How to test paint colors
Brand values checked 6 Nov 2026. Delta E 2000 and undertone values calculated by Shop Spruce. How we check