Salem Blue vs Agreeable Gray
Salem Blue (PPG) and Agreeable Gray (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Salem Blue reads as blue, while Agreeable Gray reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 60 for Agreeable Gray vs 38 for Salem Blue — means Agreeable Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 38.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Salem Blue vs Agreeable Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Salem Blue 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.
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See how Salem Blue stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 83 vs 38, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 6, Salem Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
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Salem Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 52 vs 38, Mizzle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 38, Accessible Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (38 vs 27) makes Salem Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
French Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Salem Blue reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 38, Tranquil Dawn is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 13, Salem Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 38) makes Hardwick White the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 66 vs 38, Balboa Mist is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 83 vs 38, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
Pigeon reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 38), opening up a space where Salem Blue encloses it.
At LRV 38 vs 12, Salem Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 38 vs 8, Salem Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 38, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
Dix Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 38 vs 12, Salem Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
A 7-point LRV gap (45 vs 38) makes Saybrook Sage the marginally brighter of the two.
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Salem Blue reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.