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Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray

SW 0055 · #C2C0BB · LRV 52.8

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers is a 100% match

Light French Gray (SW 0055) is a mid-tone warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 52.8 (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 Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers (100% match).

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LRV

52.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0055

HEX

#C2C0BB

RGB

194, 192, 187

HSL

43°, 5%, 75%

Family

Grays

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Light French Gray FAQ

What undertone does Light French Gray have?

Light French 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 Light French Gray?

Light French Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 52.8 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 Light French Gray in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Smoke Embers (AC-28), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Gray Pearl (DEC795), 99%; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), 99%; Behr: Natural Gray (PPU18-10), 98%; PPG: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Argos (HGSW7065), 97%; Glidden: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), 97%; 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 Light French Gray?

The HEX code of Light French Gray (SW 0055) is #C2C0BB, RGB 194, 192, 187. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.