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Sherwin-Williams Light French Gray

SW 0055 · #C2C0BB · LRV ~52.8

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers (~100% proximity)

Light French Gray (SW 0055) is a mid-tone warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 52.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Light French Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

52.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0055

HEX

#C2C0BB

RGB

194, 192, 187

HSL

43°, 5%, 75%

Family

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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, 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 Light French Gray?

Light French Gray has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Light French Gray in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Smoke Embers (AC-28), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Gray Pearl (DEC795), ~99% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), ~99% proximity; Behr: Natural Gray (PPU18-10), ~98% proximity; PPG: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Argos (HGSW7065), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Zen Pebble (V145-2), ~95% 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 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.