Accessible Beige (SW #7036) by Sherwin Williams is a popular neutral for both exteriors and interiors. As far as beiges go, this one is a great choice.
It’s considerably softer than the oppressively warm and overly yellow beiges of the past. Also, it’s far more sophisticated and complex than the crude builder’s grade paint that made “beige” a bad word in the interior design space.
SW Accessible Beige pairs beautifully with white cabinets and trim, adding just enough contrast while still remaining neutral. In some lighting, it looks creamy and warm.
Though it’s a light, warm beige, there’s a bit of gray in it. It lacks the yellow tinge that makes beiges of the past look overly warm, dark, and dingy.
You can see it alongside Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter, and Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige.
Agreeable Gray (LRV 60) has more gray in it than Accessible Beige (LRV 58). When shown side by side with Agreeable Gray, the creamy warmth of Accessible Beige really becomes apparent.
Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (LRV 55) is also slightly grayer than Accessible Beige (LRV 58), and has some greenish undertones. At an LRV of 55, BM Revere Pewter is a bit too dark for my taste.
Truly a beautiful beige, Balanced Beige is aptly named. It is worth noting that with an LRV of 46, Balanced Beige is considerably darker than Accessible Beige (LRV 58).