French Gray
Much more green than gray, French Gray is reminiscent of 19th-century French woodwork, blending garden and indoor vistas.
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French Gray
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See French Gray on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#AAB0A2
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
170, 176, 162
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
42%
Absorbs Light
HSL
86°, 8%, 66%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
3,0,8,31
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
luxury
$145/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for French Gray
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Back to Nature
Behr (S340-4)
$48/gal
"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
In The Moment
Behr (T18-15)
$48/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore (HC-169)
$94/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
$145/gal
October Mist
Benjamin Moore (1495)
$94/gal
"Good Coordinating Alternative"
French Gray Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Dorian Gray | SW 7017 | 70.9% | 7.03 | $82 | View Specs | |
| Benjamin Moore | Coventry Gray | HC-169 | 76% | 5.58 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Back to Nature | S340-4 | 83.3% | 3.94 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Duke Gray | JG-04 | 60% | 10.17 | $52 | View Specs | |
| Valspar | Warm Putty | 6006-1A | 73.6% | 6.25 | $44 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for French Gray
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball French Gray. Simply ask the associate to "color-match French Gray in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About French Gray
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball French Gray?
The official hexadecimal color code is #AAB0A2. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 170, Green: 176, Blue: 162.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of French Gray?
French Gray has an LRV of 42. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for French Gray?
The closest budget alternative is Behr Back to Nature (S340-4), scoring a 83.3% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $97 per gallon.