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Farrow & Ball French Gray

No. 18 · #B0AF9B · LRV 42.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage is a 97% match

French Gray (No. 18) is a mid-tone yellow from Farrow & Ball with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 42.3 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Clary Sage (97% match).

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LRV

42.3 · Mid-tone

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 18

HEX

#B0AF9B

RGB

176, 175, 155

HSL

57°, 12%, 65%

Family

Yellows

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French Gray FAQ

What undertone does French Gray have?

French Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a mid-tone yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of French Gray?

French Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 42.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to French Gray in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage (SW 6178), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Clary Sage (HGSW6178), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Stepping Stone (DEBN71), 97%; PPG: Photo Gray (PPG1029-4), 96%; Glidden: Photo Gray (PPG1029-4), 96%; Valspar: Ara Glen (M311), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Kid Gloves (CSP-175), 95%; Behr: Jungle Camouflage (N350-4), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of French Gray?

The HEX code of French Gray (No. 18) is #B0AF9B, RGB 176, 175, 155. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.