Agreeable Gray 7029 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1CBC1, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Doves Wings from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CBC1 · 7029
Agreeable Gray
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Agreeable Gray
Agreeable Gray is the color that made “greige” a household word — a gray with just enough warm beige in it to avoid the cold, steely look that dated the all-gray era. At LRV 60 it sits right in the middle of the light scale, which is the practical reason it works almost everywhere: bright enough to keep a north-facing room from going gloomy, soft enough that a sunny south room doesn't blow it out to near-white.
The honest caveat: that same middle-of-the-road quality means Agreeable Gray reads slightly different in every house. In strong warm light it leans taupe; under cool LED or heavy north light its faint green-violet base can surface. Pair it with a crisp white trim like Pure White rather than a creamy one — a too-warm trim makes the walls look dingy by comparison. If you want the identical look without a Sherwin-Williams store, Behr Toasty Gray and Benjamin Moore Wish are near-identical, and Valspar Heritage Gray is a dead-on hex match at Lowe's.
Agreeable Gray Technical Profile
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Agreeable Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Agreeable Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAgreeable Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDoves Wings
Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Whiskers
PPG
Nearly identical
Toasty Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Petrichor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Agreeable Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Agreeable Gray
#D1CBC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Agreeable Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Agreeable Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Agreeable Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Agreeable Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Agreeable Gray have?
Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Agreeable Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Agreeable Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Agreeable Gray are Doves Wings by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Heritage Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wet Concrete by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Agreeable Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Agreeable Gray?
Agreeable Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Agreeable Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.