Agreeable Gray SW 7029 is the lighter, warmer greige, with an LRV of 60 and a balanced, best-selling warmth.
Worldly Gray SW 7043 is the slightly deeper, grayer greige, with an LRV of 57 and a cooler, more gray lean.
They are strip neighbors from Sherwin-Williams, so the tiebreaker is a small depth gap and the greige-versus-gray lean, not a big undertone split. Test both on a photo of your space before you commit.
Agreeable Gray and Worldly Gray are two Sherwin-Williams greiges that sit near each other on the fan deck, so shoppers cross-shop them when they want a warm neutral but cannot decide how gray to go. They are close, but there is a real gap: Agreeable Gray sits at LRV 60, Worldly Gray at 57, a 3-point swing, and the lean differs too. Agreeable Gray is the warmer, best-selling greige; Worldly Gray is a touch deeper and reads more gray. This is our side-by-side method for comparing paint colors applied to the two SW greiges shoppers pair most often.
The numbers side by side
| Attribute | Agreeable Gray SW 7029 | Worldly Gray SW 7043 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Warm greige, best-seller | Greige, a touch deeper and more gray |
| LRV | 60 | 57 |
| Approximate hex | #D1CCC0 | #CCC4B8 |
| Undertone | Warm greige, balanced | More gray than Agreeable, cooler lean |
| Loves | Whole-home, safe, balanced | A hair deeper, more gray, grounding |
| Watch out for | Reading beige-heavy in warm light | Reading cooler than Agreeable in north light |
| Overall vibe | Warm, balanced, safe | Deeper, grayer, grounded |
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LRV figures are the published values from Sherwin-Williams. Hex values are approximate digital renderings only, and screens vary; the authoritative reference is always a physical paint chip from the retailer.
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Room by room, exposure by exposure
| Situation | Usual winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| North-facing, cool light | Worldly Gray | Its cooler gray lean fits cool light; Agreeable Gray can read beige-flat here. |
| Bright south, warm light | Agreeable Gray | Warm light flatters its greige warmth; Worldly Gray can read a touch flat. |
| Kitchen with white cabinets | Agreeable Gray | The balanced, LRV 60 reads warm and open against white. |
| Bedroom | Worldly Gray | The slightly deeper LRV 57 reads grounded and calm for a bedroom. |
| Small or dim room | Agreeable Gray | The LRV 60 bounces a touch more light; Worldly Gray can feel heavier here. |
| Whole main floor, open plan | Agreeable Gray | The balanced best-seller flows across connected spaces and exposures. |
Because both sit around LRV 57 to 60, depth is a small factor and the greige-versus-gray lean does most of the work. Agreeable Gray wins wherever you want warm, balanced, and safe. Worldly Gray wins wherever you want a touch more depth and a cooler, grayer lean. They are close enough that in some lights they nearly merge, so the only reliable way to tell them apart is on your own wall.
When to choose Agreeable Gray
- You want the warm, balanced, best-selling greige that reads safe in almost any room.
- Your room gets warm light that flatters its greige warmth.
- You are painting an open-plan main floor that needs one balanced color to flow across exposures.
- You like a greige that leans warm rather than gray. For the full breakdown, see our Agreeable Gray undertones and best rooms guide.
When to choose Worldly Gray
- You want a greige with a touch more depth and a cooler, grayer lean than Agreeable Gray.
- Your room gets cool north light, where Agreeable Gray could read beige-flat.
- You want a grounded, slightly deeper neutral for a bedroom, den, or dining room.
- You like a greige that leans gray rather than warm. For more on this greige, see our Worldly Gray undertones and best rooms guide, and for a cooler matchup, our Agreeable Gray vs Repose Gray duel.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Agreeable Gray and Worldly Gray?
The main difference is the lean, with a small depth gap. Agreeable Gray SW 7029 has an LRV of 60 and a warm, balanced greige cast, so it reads safe and warm. Worldly Gray SW 7043 has an LRV of 57 and a cooler, grayer cast, so it reads a touch deeper and more gray. Both are Sherwin-Williams strip-neighbor greiges, so the choice comes down to warm greige versus cooler gray, not a big undertone split.
Which is lighter, Agreeable Gray or Worldly Gray?
Agreeable Gray is lighter. Its LRV is 60, compared with 57 for Worldly Gray. That 3-point gap is small but visible on the wall: Agreeable Gray reads a touch airier and warmer, while Worldly Gray reads a touch deeper and grayer. If your room is dim or small, Agreeable Gray is usually the safer pick.
Do Agreeable Gray and Worldly Gray have the same undertones?
They are in the same greige family, but they lean differently. Agreeable Gray runs warmer and more balanced, the best-selling greige. Worldly Gray has a cooler, grayer lean that reads a touch deeper. They can nearly merge in some lights, which is why sampling both on your wall is the only reliable way to tell them apart.
Can I see both colors on my own wall before I buy paint?
Yes. Upload one photo of your room to FacadeColorizer, get a photorealistic render in Agreeable Gray, then swap to Worldly Gray in one click. Because both sit around LRV 57 to 60, you are judging the greige-versus-gray lean on your actual wall, in your actual light, which is the only honest way to settle this duel. The first HD render and three color variations are free.
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