Holly Glen vs Agreeable Gray
Where Holly Glen belongs to PPG's range, Agreeable Gray is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Holly Glen belongs to the blue-grey family and Agreeable Gray to the greige-grey family. Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Holly Glen (LRV 45), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Holly Glen vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Holly Glen on one side and Agreeable Gray on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Holly Glen comparisons
See how Holly Glen stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 45 vs 6, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 45 vs 27, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 10-point LRV gap (55 vs 45) makes Tranquil Dawn the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 45 vs 13, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 45 vs 12, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 45 vs 8, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 45, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 45 vs 12, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
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