Farrow & Ball

French Gray

No. 18

French Gray is a muted gray with a noticeable green undertone that shifts it away from a standard cool gray. At an LRV of 68.1, it reflects a moderate amount of light and works in both north- and south-facing rooms without looking washed out. The green base keeps it from reading sterile, lending a slightly earthy quality that suits living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms in traditional or modern schemes.

It sits well alongside Pointing and Wimborne White for trim, while Pigeon, Lichen, and Mizzle offer tonal companions that reinforce its green-gray character.

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Brand

Farrow & Ball

Code

No. 18

French Gray in Real Homes (38 Photos)

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French Gray in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Farrow & Ball French Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Farrow & Ball French Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

57°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

68.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B0AF9B

RGB Decimal

176, 175, 155

RGB Percent

69.0%, 68.6%, 60.8%

HSL

57.1, 11.7%, 64.9%

HSV

57.1, 11.9%, 69.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.6%, 11.9%, 31.0%

YIQ

173.0, 7.0, -6.0

XYZ

39.15, 42.26, 37.10

CIE Lab

71.05, -3.18, 10.39

CIE Luv

71.05, 1.69, 15.30

Hunter Lab

65.01, -2.87, 8.81

Decimal

11579291

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

French Gray Cypress Green Wethersfield Moss Mountain Olive

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

French Gray Metallic Mist Spare White White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

French Gray Fresh Lavender Metro Eventide

Analogous

Adjacent colors

French Gray Salisbury Green Winter's Nap Salon Green

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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