Has anyone found a suitable alternative to Agreeable Gray that holds the same balance of color qualities but is only slightly lighter?

I have been searching for the perfect neutral color for our south facing two-story foyer and adjacent, typical dark hallway (that gets some eastern light). When I say "perfect" I mean a color that works well with the palette I want and our home's particular needs. It's getting close and I've narrowed it down. Mostly. I've been staring at SW Agreeable Gray and Crushed Ice for a few days now. Both are lovely. I think the Crushed Ice is just a touch too cold/gray for what I want, even with the south-facing light. Agreeable Gray is really close, but I would love for the LRV to be a touch higher - more like in the range of 62-66 instead of the 60 it sits at.

I've scoured Houzz and the Internet. Others have asked this question, seemingly without good answers. Yes, I'm aware that SW White Heron is equal to 50% lighter AG. I don't want that. With an LRV of 88, it's wayyyy too light for my needs. It should also be mentioned that I am using BM Classic Gray in my kitchen. I love it for its similar flexible gray/beige qualities, but it too, is too light for what I want in the foyer.

Also important are the undertones (some will state that undertones don't exist, please humor my amateur description of the colors that "appear" in certain lighting). For example, I have BM Pale Oak in my daughter's bedroom. It's lovely and perfect in her room, but not for my foyer. Why? It can look pink, purple and yellow in certain lighting. Same goes for BM Balboa Mist, which definitely can look a pinkish-purple in some lighting. I have considered BM Collingwood. It has an LRV of 62, but can look slightly more purple than Agreeable Gray, which I don't want due to other color considerations in my home. BM Edgecomb Gray is too warm.

So, does anyone have an update for me? Lol. I will NOT suggest cutting Agreeable Gray by 25%, though that hypothetical color is what I am looking for! Thanks in advance.

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