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Farrow & Ball Pavilion Gray

No. 242 · #C4C1BC · LRV 53.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Gray Pearl is a 99% match

Pavilion Gray (No. 242) is a mid-tone warm gray from Farrow & Ball with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 53.5 (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 Dunn-Edwards Gray Pearl (99% match).

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LRV

53.5 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 242

HEX

#C4C1BC

RGB

196, 193, 188

HSL

37°, 6%, 75%

Family

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Pavilion Gray FAQ

What undertone does Pavilion Gray have?

Pavilion Gray is a mid-tone warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. 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 Pavilion Gray?

Pavilion Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.5 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 Pavilion Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Gray Pearl (DEC795), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Knitting Needles (SW 7672), 99%; Behr: Natural Gray (PPU18-10), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Smoke Embers (AC-28), 99%; PPG: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), 98%; Glidden: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Argos (HGSW7065), 96%; Valspar: Zen Pebble (V145-2), 95%. 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 Pavilion Gray?

The HEX code of Pavilion Gray (No. 242) is #C4C1BC, RGB 196, 193, 188. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.