Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) is an IMMENSELY popular Sherwin-Williams greige paint color (Sample Here). It is an iconic warm gray with barely-there green undertones. This is one of the most written-about colors in North America. It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy – bloggers write about the color because its popular and does well in web searches (forgive my cynicism). Readers use the color and make it more popular.
Of course, I really like Agreeable Gray, but as with any paint color, it should be used in the right situation. It’s not automatically the right whole house paint color for every home.
Please note: All the photos in this post come from Color Concierge projects and are part of our portfolio. These are not professional photos, and most are customer photos that give a realistic look of the paint color. These photos are not color-edited.
Most bloggers say that Agreeable Gray is a perfect greige color that will go with anything, but that is just not true. It can be a beautiful color, but only when used the right way. Paint colors are a tool, and you should pick a color because it looks great in the room, not because the color is pretty. If it looks great in the room, with your hard finishes and decor, then you will love it!
Is Agreeable Gray still popular in 2022?
The quick answer is YES! This color is an iconic Sherwin-Williams greige paint color, and is still one of the 50 most popular colors on the Sherwin-Williams website. White wall colors are very popular right now, but they can be cold and difficult to decorate with. Not everyone wants a white house. For those who want a warmer and friendlier paint color, Agreeable gray could be the color for you.
What is the LRV of Agreeable Gray?
The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is 60 (scale from 1/dark to 100/light), which makes it light-reflecting, and a great color for many residential rooms. It’s a bit darker than trending colors, which doesn’t matter if you use it in a room with lots of light.
When should I use Agreeable Gray?
This paint color is glorious when there is LOTS of natural light from any direction, even cooler North-facing light. In a lighted room, it looks like a warm light greige that makes a room warm, friendly, and inviting.
It also looks great in a dark room that has constant artificial light such as a basement.
I’m very familiar with Agreeable Gray because it’s the whole-house color our builder gave us when we purchased our new build 2 years ago. As with most paint colors, I don’t consider it a whole-house paint color because very few houses are flooded with warm perfect light.
We painted the rooms that had low light or shifting light with other colors. We kept Agreeable Gray in the basement, where we have lots of artificial light. The bedrooms all had tons of beautiful light, but most of the main floor with East facing windows and low light conditions have been painted other colors.
Agreeable Gray in rooms with lots of light
Below is my bedroom, with South and East exposure. This room is sunny all day long and has lots of large windows. This color is also a great backdrop for colorful art!
This bedroom also has tons of light, although it is North and West facing. It looks fabulous at all times of day, even with cooler North-facing light.
Agreeable Gray in rooms with artificial light
Basements and bathrooms without windows are fabulous places for Agreeable Gray. Make sure that you use warmer bulbs. The color looks lovely and inviting and is a fan favorite.
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Agreeable Gray in dark rooms or low light rooms North facing light
This paint color makes a room look grim in low or cool light. The fleshy purple tones that are hidden in the bright light make their way out to the surface so that the room looks like a dingy icky prison. I’m not sure if I can be more eloquent.
Here is a photo of Agreeable Gray in a North-facing bathroom with very low light. Not its best moment.
Agreeable Gray Compared to other Paint Colors
Agreeable Gray vs. Repose Gray
Repose Gray is a darker and cooler gray color, with strong violet undertones. Agreeable Gray is more of a greige color (vs. gray) with warm green undertones that can look fleshy in low light. Repose can look better in North-facing light. If one of these colors looks great in a room, the other will not look good.
Agreeable Gray vs. Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter is a cleaner and crisper gray/greige color than Agreeable Gray. They are both warm greige paint colors with green undertones, but Agreeable has a splash of violet undertones compared to Revere. If your room has tons of natural light, Agreeable Gray would likely be the better choice. If one of these colors looks good in a room, the other will probably also look nice because they have similar undertones.
Agreeable Gray vs. Accessible Beige
Both colors have warm green undertones, but SW Accessible Beigeis warmer. Pick Accessible Beige for rooms with North facing light. If Accessible Beige looks good in a room, Agreeable Gray will probably look good too.
Agreeable Gray vs. Edgecomb Gray
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray is lighter, cleaner, and warmer than Agreeable Gray. They are both warm greige colors with green undertones. Edgecomb would likely be the better choice for a room with low light or a Northern exposure. If Edgecomb Gray looks good in a room, Agreeable will likely look good as well.
What are the best trim and ceiling colors for Agreeable Gray?
Trim and Doors
For white trim, you can use crisp whites such as SW Extra White, cleaner whites such as SW Pure White, or off-whites such as SW Alabaster or SW Greek Villa. Creamy Whites such as SW Shell White can look dingy. Trim and doors should be the same white color. The sheen should be Semi-Gloss.
Ceilings
For ceilings, we like to use the same ceiling white as the trim white. The ceiling should be painted with a flat sheen.
Can I use Agreeable Gray for Exteriors?
Absolutely! This color can look like a soft white outside, where the bright sun makes colors 5-10 lighter and brighter in the sunshine. Typical whites such as SW Pure White can look stark when used outside as a trim color.
Agreeable Gray behaves as a soft “white” trim color and works especially well with darker exterior siding colors or earthy brick or stone. It’s a great way to go darker with a white instead of shifting to a cream which would be more yellow.
The white trim in the house below is painted with Agreeable Gray. The house is facing West.
We also like to use Agreeable Gray as a “white” siding color in exterior palettes. This works especially well in more Southern latitudes of North America and higher altitude cities such as Denver and Salt Lake City.
When should I avoid Agreeable Gray?
This greige color can look fleshy in a room with low light or cool North facing light. We do not recommend that color in a room with low natural light.
Don’t use Agreeable Gray with Creamy Whites, or cool grays with violet undertones such as Repose Gray. For some reason, they suck the life out of each other.
Below is a photo of my bedroom where I accidentally purchased gray cellular shades with a violet undertone – the gray color that people associate with elephants, like Repose Gray. The shades look dirty because they don’t pair well with the green undertones in Agreeable Gray.
Which Benjamin Moore paint color is closest to Agreeable Gray?
Agreeable Gray is one of those colors that really doesn’t have a close match in the Benjamin Moore paint catalog. If you want a paint color that behaves similarly, choose from BM Revere Pewter or BM Edgecomb Gray. They aren’t exactly the same, but they are both greige colors with green undertones that I would use in similar situations. Edgecomb is probably the closest one.
Of course, we never recommend matching paint colors from Sherwin to Benjamin Moore. Learn more about matching paint colorshere.
What is the easiest way to test your paint colors?
We always recommend that you test paint colors in your house because lighting can change a color completely. In the old days, this meant we painted a large poster board with sample pots and a huge mess.
Now we have SAMPLIZE, 9X14″ Pre-Painted peel-and-stick paint samples. They are EASY to use, AFFORDABLE ($5.95/ea), and ECO-FRIENDLY – no messy painting or cleanup without half-used paint samples in your back closet, and they can deliver the NEXT DAY!
Check out the SAMPLIZE website HERE.
The Verdict
Agreeable Gray is a glorious warm greige paint color with green undertones. It looks great in rooms with lots of natural or artificial light. If you have a room with low light, the hidden violet undertones will look fleshy and Agreeable Gray will make the room look like a prison.
NEVER, EVER use paint matches from a different brand than the one specified. Results are poor and there are no standards for the sheens. Even though your painter may truly believe it can be done, don’t do it. See results from paint matching here.
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FAQs
Is agreeable gray a good color? ›
Agreeable Gray is currently the most popular Sherwin Williams paint color - and for good reason! It is the perfect greige, a mix of gray and beige, with just enough warmth to ensure it will work in every room of your home.
Does agreeable gray look more gray or beige? ›Agreeable is a gray that leans towards beige, hence the term greige. Now not all greiges are the same, there are colors such as Accessible Beige, which are beige that leans towards gray. Agreeable Gray is a soft greige with a little warmth in it.
Does agreeable gray look white? ›The closer the number is to 0, the darker it is (black). With an LRV of 60, Agreeable Gray is light, but not a 'washed-out bordering on off-white' kinda light.
What color goes good with agreeable gray? ›Great options are pure white, charcoal gray, or a deep shade of a muted accent color like navy blue, dark teal, dark brown, or dark red.
Is agreeable gray still popular in 2022? ›Is Agreeable Gray still popular in 2022? The quick answer is YES! This color is an iconic Sherwin-Williams greige paint color, and is still one of the 50 most popular colors on the Sherwin-Williams website. White wall colors are very popular right now, but they can be cold and difficult to decorate with.
Are gray walls still in style 2022? ›Yes, while gray has seen an uninterrupted reign over recent paint trends, its reign may conclude in 2022. However, this shift is perhaps only expected in the interiors world, as Anthony Barzilay Freund, the editorial director at 1stDibs, explains.
What color white goes best with agreeable grey? ›If you need a great white trim color to pair with Agreeable Gray, I recommend SW Extra White or SW Pure White. Both of these work great with the undertones of Agreeable Gray.
What is the most popular Sherwin-Williams gray? ›Agreeable Gray SW 7029, Sherwin-Williams
Wadden selected this color as a favorite, too, stating that Agreeable Gray is Sherwin-Williams's most popular color. "It's the perfect hue for any living space, whether it be a family room or bedroom, as it acts as a neutral backdrop," she says.
The truest, most accurate color that is 50% lighter is SW White Heron. SW White Heron is the 50% lighter version of SW Agreeable Gray.
Does Swiss coffee go with agreeable gray? ›Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee – a soft and creamy warm white (we used this throughout our basement renovation and you can see it paired beautifully with Agreeable Gray in these photos!)
Does agreeable gray go with honey oak cabinets? ›
Agreeable Gray has warm bronzey undertones that complement the yellow orange in the oak. If you must pair your honey oak with gray walls, Agreeable Gray is a good place to start.
What is a shade darker than agreeable gray? ›SW Anew Gray is a shade darker than Agreeable Gray and is between beige and gray (basically a warm greige). This color gives good contrast against white trim and is a good option for cabinetry.
What color cabinets look good with agreeable gray walls? ›Agreeable Grey is especially good in the kitchen with white cabinets! This color combination creates a very fresh and at the same time cozy and calming atmosphere.
What undertones are in agreeable gray? ›- People love it for its warmth while still looking like a grey paint color. ...
- Agreeable Gray has slight green undertones, but they are minimal and not harsh.
All of Joanna's favorite color combos have one aspect in common: They include white. In her four favorite color combinations, she pairs white with cream, bold blue, gray, and light blue or green.
What color is replacing gray? ›Brown neutrals commonly appear in spaces like living rooms where it makes sense for leather or wood furniture to be. But the experts told Insider that you can make brown work anywhere in a home if you know what you're doing.
What is the wall color for 2022? ›Pantone's Very Peri
Pantone's 2022 Color of the Year is making history with its best reveal yet: an entirely new hue created, for the first time ever, to serve as Color of the Year. They call it Very Peri (17-3938).
Interior Painting Color FAQs
The most popular neutral interior paint color of 2022 is Pure White by Sherwin-Williams. This popular neutral wall color is beloved by interior designers for any room. It's a warm interior shade with subtle hints of creme.
As the reigning champion of interior paint, white is a color that transcends both time and decorating styles. White can make a room feel bright, fresh and up-to-date in settings ranging from modern to traditional.
What design trends are out for 2022? ›- Open Concept Homes. ...
- Cheap Replicas. ...
- Shiplap. ...
- All-White Kitchens. ...
- All-Gray Interiors. ...
- Minuscule Home Offices. ...
- Boho Style. ...
- Mosaic Tiles.
Does agreeable gray go with white dove? ›
Agreeable Gray with Pure White Trim
And AG pairs beautifully. It also pairs well with our kitchen cabinets, which are Dove White by Kraftmaid (the same ones we put in our ranch kitchen). Dove White has some cool gray tones to it, but fortunately, its cooler color doesn't harm the AG.
For light gray walls, you should go with a darker carpet color like a darker fleck, a dark gray, or a blue option. For darker gray walls, you will need to go with a lighter color carpet to open the room up. A cream, white, or light multi-toned carpet will work best for this.
What color cabinets go with gray walls? ›So, what color cabinets go well with gray walls? The best colors for cabinets that go with gray walls are white, cream, light green, and light blue. These colors will help to create a bright and airy feel in your kitchen. If you want a more dramatic look, you can choose darker colors such as black or dark green.
What is the most popular gray paint color for 2022? ›Coventry Gray is one of the top gray interior paint colors for 2022. It's a medium-depth gray with neutral undertones that will work well with any decor.
Is modern gray lighter than agreeable gray? ›Since Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) has a similar (but lower) LRV value of 60, it's a touch darker than Modern Gray. It also has more pronounced gray and green undertones and reads slightly cooler than SW Modern Gray does.
What is the most neutral gray Sherwin Williams? ›Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray 7016
There are no strong undertones making it the perfect neutral. It is another great light color but a bit darker than Repose Gray. Mindful Gray is also a Sherwin Williams Gray that is often used color on Fixer Upper.
If your room is North-facing, it will have more gray light with slight blue cast. This means any gray paint you select will look more blue. Simultaneous contrast – the affect of colors against one another.
What is the most popular Sherwin-Williams greige? ›Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
SW 7029, Agreeable Gray, is probably the most popular greige color on this list! With an LRV of 60, this one reflects a similar amount of light to Realist Beige and Accessible Beige.
Not only does this color mesh well, it is a timeless paint color that will be in style forever. What is this? The color gray is also popular right now but gray will go out of style at some point just like the color tan and beige did. So, you can pick the color greige and your house will remain in style forever!
Why is Swiss Coffee paint so popular? ›It's considered a very versatile color for a reason! Swiss Coffee looks great with modern, transitional, traditional, cottage, farmhouse – you get the picture! It's not a cool, stark white – but rather a beige, warm white. I think so many design professionals love it so much because of it's warm undertones.
What undertones does Swiss Coffee have? ›
What are the undertones in Swiss coffee? Swiss Coffee is a paint color with a little touch of yellow and ever-so-slightly green undertones.
Does Alabaster go with agreeable gray? ›Does Alabaster go with agreeable gray? Alabaster is a great coordinating color for Agreeable Gray. I love it for trim or for a light and bright accent color. It will read pretty white next to the warm, greige Agreeable Gray.
Are oak cabinets Coming Back in Style 2022? ›As far as natural wood cabinet colors go, light and medium oak will still be trending in 2022 … whether it's your full kitchen or just your kitchen island. Either way looks beautiful! And you can't go wrong with beautiful stained (or painted) dark kitchen cabinets.
Are oak cabinets outdated? ›Seen as a relic of the early 90's, the oak cabinets of yesteryear had a major issue: they didn't look all that great paired together with the then-prevalent styles of granite countertops. However, oak cabinets are currently in the middle of making a comeback.
Are maple cabinets outdated? ›Are maple cabinets outdated? Since maple wood kitchen cabinets are incredibly versatile, they're far from outdated. They're highly durable and with the right finishes, they can fit in perfectly with any aesthetic whether it's a traditional or modern kitchen.
What is the difference between Revere Pewter and agreeable gray? ›What are the differences between Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter and Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray? Agreeable Gray is lighter than Revere Pewter. Agreeable Gray has an LRV of 60, which is slightly higher than Revere at 55.51. Agreeable Gray also has warmth in it but, has green-gray undertones.
What is the lightest GREY at Sherwin-Williams? ›Olympus White (SW6253) LRV = 68
This is the lightest of the bunch and if you want a lighter and more subtle gray, this is a great choice. It's still dark enough to contrast well with the white base molding and will give you a fresh and crisp look.
Benjamin Moore Gray Owl – One of the most popular gray colors. It's a light warm gray that can go cool with more natural light and looks especially great in small, darker spaces. Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray – A rich warm gray, Chelsea Gray is a super chic color for cabinetry.
Does agreeable gray go with dark cabinets? ›Dark wood or painted cabinets will go really well with Agreeable Gray because they will contrast. White oak or white painted cabinets will look really nice because they will blend well with the paint color.
What makes agreeable gray look purple? ›AGREEABLE GRAY NOTES:
In a balanced quality of light, Agreeable Gray looks like a mid-tone, warm, near neutral gray. However, in certain qualities of light it can shift and look purplish. Near neutrals from Agreeable Gray's hue family neighborhood are notorious for shifting purple in unbalanced qualities of light.
Is agreeable gray warm? ›
It is an interior design staple and the perfect shade for neutral color schemes. Now, more than ever, Agreeable Gray is the perfect neutral greige paint color because it offers the light and airy feel of the latest paint color trends but is also warm enough to elevate the comfort level of any room!
What Benjamin Moore color is closest to agreeable gray? ›A classic choice when it comes to gray is Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. If you are looking for an Agreeable Gray Benjamin Moore alternative or an Agreeable Gray Behr alternative, you have some options. Benjamin Moore will want to look at Rodeo 1534, Wish 680, and Collingwood OC-28.
What shade of gray does Joanna Gaines use? ›Sherwin Williams – Silver Strand
This gorgeous muted gray/green is Joanna's go to color for interior walls in many of the homes she's filmed on Fixer Upper.
Joanna Gaines swears by white walls throughout a home
Rather, she sees a white wall as a blank canvas.
Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Cabinet Paint is a water-based acrylic product designed for surfaces such as kitchen and bathroom cabinets, trim, window frames and doors. It offers the hardness of a traditional oil-based paint in an acrylic formula.
What is better accessible beige or agreeable gray? ›Is accessible beige or agreeable gray better? Neither of these colors is better than the other one and both are great neutral paint colors. However, Agreeable Gray is slightly less warm than accessible beige. If you want more of a true neutral, Agreeable Gray is a safer bet.
What is the best trim color with agreeable gray? ›If you need a great white trim color to pair with Agreeable Gray, I recommend SW Extra White or SW Pure White. Both of these work great with the undertones of Agreeable Gray.
What is the most popular shade of GREY paint? ›"Agreeable Gray SW 7029 is our most popular gray paint color because it's the perfect hue for any living space, whether it be a family room or bedroom," says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams.
What is a shade lighter than agreeable gray? ›If you were to lighten Agreeable Gray by 50% the color ends up being significantly altered and will not be an accurate 50% lighter color. The truest, most accurate color that is 50% lighter is SW White Heron.
What beige paint goes with agreeable gray? ›Accessible Beige and Agreeable Gray both make a nice accent when they are on half of a wall with wainscotting. Being next to white helps highlight the color.
What is Sherwin-Williams most popular beige color? ›
SHERWIN WILLIAMS ACCESSIBLE BEIGE SW 7036
Accessible Beige is hands-down, the most popular beige in my repertoire.
America's decades-long love affair with cool gray tones may officially be over. Beige is back to bring a warm, soothing vibe to our homes, according to PPG's 2021 Palette of the Year.
What is the most popular Sherwin Williams gray? ›Agreeable Gray SW 7029, Sherwin-Williams
Wadden selected this color as a favorite, too, stating that Agreeable Gray is Sherwin-Williams's most popular color. "It's the perfect hue for any living space, whether it be a family room or bedroom, as it acts as a neutral backdrop," she says.
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee – a soft and creamy warm white (we used this throughout our basement renovation and you can see it paired beautifully with Agreeable Gray in these photos!)
What is a shade darker than agreeable gray? ›SW Anew Gray is a shade darker than Agreeable Gray and is between beige and gray (basically a warm greige). This color gives good contrast against white trim and is a good option for cabinetry.
What color makes rooms look bigger? ›So, what colors make a room look bigger? For an optimum effect, go with soft tones like off-white, blues, and greens, and always remember that brighter rooms feel bigger and more inviting. And here's another hack: Try painting your wall trim and moldings in a lighter color than your walls.
What undertones are in agreeable gray? ›- People love it for its warmth while still looking like a grey paint color. ...
- Agreeable Gray has slight green undertones, but they are minimal and not harsh.
Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray 7016
There are no strong undertones making it the perfect neutral. It is another great light color but a bit darker than Repose Gray. Mindful Gray is also a Sherwin Williams Gray that is often used color on Fixer Upper.
Agreeable Gray has warm bronzey undertones that complement the yellow orange in the oak. If you must pair your honey oak with gray walls, Agreeable Gray is a good place to start.
What is the most popular Sherwin Williams greige? ›Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray
SW 7029, Agreeable Gray, is probably the most popular greige color on this list! With an LRV of 60, this one reflects a similar amount of light to Realist Beige and Accessible Beige.
Why do my gray walls look blue? ›
If your room is North-facing, it will have more gray light with slight blue cast. This means any gray paint you select will look more blue. Simultaneous contrast – the affect of colors against one another.