The verdict in three lines. Agreeable Gray SW 7029 (LRV 60) is the lighter, simpler greige: a beige-leaning neutral that stays predictable in almost any light.
Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV 55.51) is the deeper, moodier one: a taupe-greige with a subtle green cast that gives rooms more substance but demands more from the lighting.
Roughly 5 points of LRV and one hidden undertone separate them, so the only honest tiebreaker is seeing both on a photo of your own room.
This is the rare cross-brand duel where both colors are their company's flagship greige. Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) has topped SW best-seller lists for years, and Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) did the same for BM through the entire greige era. Homeowners shortlist them together constantly, usually because a painter quotes one brand and Pinterest shows the other. This head-to-head puts the numbers side by side, then walks the duel room by room. For the general method behind any two-color decision, start with our side-by-side method for comparing any two paint colors.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Agreeable Gray SW 7029 | Revere Pewter HC-172 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| Family | Light warm greige | Deeper taupe-greige |
| LRV | 60 | 55.51 |
| Approximate hex | #D1CBC1 | #CBC6B8 |
| Approximate RGB | 209, 203, 193 | 203, 198, 184 |
| Undertone | Beige warmth, softens toward gray in shade | Earthy taupe with a green cast in cool or low light |
| Loves | Bright open plans, white trim, oak floors, brass | Farmhouse and traditional rooms, stone, dark wood, cream trim |
| Watch out for | Can drift beige in warm evening light | Green undertone can step forward in dim north light |
| Overall vibe | Airy, transitional, forgiving | Grounded, cozy, more traditional |
Try it on your house
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LRV values are the published manufacturer figures. Hex and RGB are approximate digital renderings; the authoritative reference is a physical chip or peel-and-stick sample from each brand.
Unlike most greige duels, this one is not decided by undertone alone. The 4.5-point LRV gap is real and visible: on facing walls, Agreeable Gray reads a clear half-step lighter, and in a dim hallway that half-step can be the difference between airy and heavy. Then comes character. Agreeable Gray is built from a straightforward beige-gray mix, which is why it behaves so predictably. Revere Pewter carries an earthy taupe base plus a quiet green thread that homeowners either never notice or cannot unsee once a cool afternoon brings it out. Hold both chips against white printer paper and you will see it: Agreeable shows simple warmth, Revere Pewter shows complexity.
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Room by room, exposure by exposure
Because one color is lighter and simpler and the other is deeper and more complex, the same room can crown either contender depending on its light and its fixed finishes. Here is how the duel typically plays out.
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small or dim north-facing room | Agreeable Gray | The higher LRV keeps the room open; cool light can pull Revere Pewter green and heavy |
| Bright south-facing great room | Revere Pewter | Generous sun burns off the green cast and leaves a rich, grounded greige |
| Open plan with lots of white trim | Agreeable Gray | Its lighter, simpler base keeps long sightlines airy and consistent |
| Farmhouse kitchen or family room with stone and wood | Revere Pewter | The earthy taupe base was practically made for fireplace stone and dark floors |
| Staging a house for sale | Agreeable Gray | Lighter, safer, and photographs as a clean neutral in listing photos |
| Cozy den or dining room | Revere Pewter | The extra depth reads intentional and warm where a lighter greige can feel thin |
One brand note before the checklists: color matching one brand into the other tends to lose exactly the undertone thread that defines each color. Sample the real chip, or compare both digitally on your own photo first.
When to choose Agreeable Gray
- You want maximum light with minimum drama. At LRV 60, it keeps small rooms, hallways, and rentals feeling open, and its simple beige-gray base rarely surprises anyone.
- Your palette is modern transitional. Bright white trim, oak floors, brass or black hardware: Agreeable Gray sits quietly behind all of it.
- One color has to run the whole house. It is famously hard to make Agreeable Gray look wrong, which is why builders spray it wall to wall.
- You are selling or staging. Lighter walls photograph better, and buyers read Agreeable Gray as move-in ready rather than as a decorating statement.
For its full undertone breakdown, best rooms, and trim pairings, see the dedicated Agreeable Gray SW 7029 profile. And if your shortlist is really SW versus SW, the Agreeable Gray vs Repose Gray duel settles the in-brand question.
When to choose Revere Pewter
- Your finishes are earthy and traditional. Fieldstone fireplaces, dark or mid-tone wood floors, cream trim, iron fixtures: Revere Pewter's taupe base ties them together.
- The room is big, bright, or tall. Generous light lets its depth read as richness instead of gloom, which is why it anchors so many farmhouse great rooms.
- Agreeable Gray felt too light or too plain. The extra 4.5 LRV points of depth and the green-gray complexity give walls presence a lighter greige cannot fake.
- You are layering warm, muted colors. Olive, rust, denim blue, and aged brass all sit comfortably on Revere Pewter's earthy base.
The full story of its undertones, lighting behavior, and companion shades lives in the complete Revere Pewter HC-172 review. If you like its character but want it one step lighter, the Revere Pewter vs Edgecomb Gray matchup compares it against its paler neighbor on the same BM strip.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Agreeable Gray and Revere Pewter?
Depth and undertone. Agreeable Gray SW 7029 (LRV 60) is a lighter, simpler warm greige that leans beige, while Revere Pewter HC-172 (LRV 55.51) is a deeper taupe-greige with a subtle green cast that appears in cool light. On a wall, Agreeable Gray reads airier and Revere Pewter reads richer and more traditional.
Is Agreeable Gray lighter than Revere Pewter?
Yes, by a visible margin. Agreeable Gray has a published LRV of 60 versus 55.51 for Revere Pewter, roughly a half-step on a paint strip. In a bright room the gap is subtle, but in a hallway or a north-facing room Agreeable Gray stays noticeably more open while Revere Pewter adds weight.
Which is better for a dark or north-facing room?
Agreeable Gray, in most homes. Its higher LRV keeps a dim room feeling open, and its simple beige warmth survives cool light. The same light can push Revere Pewter both darker and greener at once. If you love Revere Pewter's character anyway, test it on a photo of that exact room before committing.
Can I use Agreeable Gray and Revere Pewter in the same house?
Yes, and it is a classic pairing: Agreeable Gray in halls, bedrooms, and open areas, Revere Pewter in a den, dining room, or family room where extra depth reads cozy. Keep them in separate zones rather than on adjoining walls, since their different undertones sit awkwardly side by side.
Settle it on your photo
Chips lie, screens lie, and a Pinterest photo of someone else's great room says nothing about your light. The fastest honest answer to Agreeable Gray vs Revere Pewter is to test both colors on a photo of your actual room and let your own trim, floors, and windows pick the winner. Render one, swap to the other, and the half-step of depth and the hidden green thread stop being theory.
1 HD render plus 3 free color variations. Start with Agreeable Gray, swap to Revere Pewter in one click.
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