Glidden French Gray Linen
PPG1029-3 · #CAC8B6 · LRV ~57.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG French Gray Linen (~100% proximity)French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is a light beige from Glidden with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG French Gray Linen (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
57.2 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1029-3
HEX
#CAC8B6
RGB
202, 200, 182
HSL
54°, 16%, 75%
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French Gray Linen FAQ
What undertone does French Gray Linen have?
French Gray Linen is a light beige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Linen?
French Gray Linen has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to French Gray Linen in other brands?
PPG: French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Mining (DESS45), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Doily (CSP-130), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Grasscloth (T669), ~98% proximity; Behr: Coliseum Marble (PPU8-16), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eddy (No. 301), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Simple Stone (SW 9521), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancient Marble (HGSW6162), ~96% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of French Gray Linen?
The HEX code of French Gray Linen (PPG1029-3) is #CAC8B6, RGB 202, 200, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.