Silver Drop vs Agreeable Gray
A side-by-side comparison of Behr Silver Drop (PPU18-07) and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029).
| Behr Silver Drop | Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PPU18-07 | SW 7029 |
| Hex |
#CFCBC3
|
#D1CBC1
|
| RGB | 207, 203, 195 | 209, 203, 193 |
| LRV | 61 | 60 |
| Undertone | Warm Gray-Beige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Gray | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Bathroom | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Silver Drop has an LRV of 61 (light) and Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60 (light). These two colors reflect a similar amount of light, so the brightness of a room will feel comparable with either choice.
The Full Comparison
The budget-vs-premium greige question. Silver Drop (Behr) and Agreeable Gray (SW) occupy nearly identical territory: light, warm, balanced greiges that work in almost any room. Silver Drop is slightly cooler with a touch more gray. Agreeable Gray has a bit more warmth and reads slightly more beige. For DIY painters working with Behr from Home Depot, Silver Drop is the go-to neutral. For those using a professional painter who stocks SW, Agreeable Gray is the default recommendation. Side by side, most homeowners would struggle to tell them apart.
Silver Drop Undertones
A versatile light gray with warm beige undertones. Neither too warm nor too cool, it sits in comfortable neutral territory.
Agreeable Gray Undertones
The quintessential greige. Balanced between gray and beige with warm undertones that keep it from feeling cold. One of the most popular paint colors in America for good reason.
Lighting Behavior
Silver Drop: Reads as a light warm gray in most conditions. In very warm light, the beige undertone becomes more visible. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice.
Agreeable Gray: Remarkably adaptable across lighting conditions. In bright light, the gray side shows more. In dim or warm light, the beige warmth comes forward. Works in virtually any room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, Silver Drop (Behr) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin Williams) are not the same color. They're in the same family (gray), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Silver Drop has warm gray-beige undertones, while Agreeable Gray has warm greige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Silver Drop is lighter with an LRV of 61, compared to Agreeable Gray's LRV of 60. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
You could, though most designers would recommend the opposite: Agreeable Gray (the darker shade, LRV 60) on walls and Silver Drop (the lighter shade, LRV 61) on trim. That said, rules are made to be broken.