Accessible Beige vs Agreeable Gray
A side-by-side comparison of Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036) and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029).
| Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige | Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | SW 7036 | SW 7029 |
| Hex |
#D1C7B8
|
#D1CBC1
|
| RGB | 209, 199, 184 | 209, 203, 193 |
| LRV | 58 | 60 |
| Undertone | Warm Green-Beige | Warm Greige |
| Family | Beige | Greige |
| Best Rooms | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Dining Room | Whole House, Living Room, Bedroom, Hallway, Open Floor Plan |
LRV Comparison
Light Reflectance Value measures how much light a color reflects. Accessible Beige has an LRV of 58 (medium) 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
Sherwin Williams' neutral twins. Both live in the warm greige family, but Accessible Beige commits more firmly to the beige side while Agreeable Gray balances right at the midpoint. Accessible Beige has subtle green undertones that keep it from reading pink, making it safe for rooms with warm light. Agreeable Gray shifts more gracefully between warm and cool lighting. In a home with honey-toned hardwood, Accessible Beige feels like a natural extension. In a home with cool gray flooring, Agreeable Gray bridges the gap better.
Accessible Beige Undertones
A warm beige with subtle green-gray undertones. Reads as a sophisticated neutral that avoids looking pink or yellow.
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
Accessible Beige: The green undertone is most visible in north-facing or cool-lit rooms. In warm light, it reads as a pleasant, sandy beige. Very forgiving across different conditions.
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.
Explore These Colors
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Accessible Beige (Sherwin Williams) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin Williams) are not the same color. They're in the same family (beige), but they differ in undertone, LRV, and how they behave in different lighting. Accessible Beige has warm green-beige undertones, while Agreeable Gray has warm greige undertones. Always compare physical samples before choosing.
Agreeable Gray is lighter with an LRV of 60, compared to Accessible Beige's LRV of 58. LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white).
That's a popular combination. Using the darker Accessible Beige (LRV 58) on walls and the lighter Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) on trim creates a classic contrast that makes the trim pop.