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Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray

SW 0077 · #888782 · LRV ~24.2

Closest tone in another brand: Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (~98% proximity)

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) is a dark warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 24.2 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Classic French Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

24.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0077

HEX

#888782

RGB

136, 135, 130

HSL

50°, 2%, 52%

Family

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Classic French Gray FAQ

What undertone does Classic French Gray have?

Classic French Gray is a dark 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 Classic French Gray?

Classic French Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Street Chic (CSP-45), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Downpour (PPG1010-5), ~97% proximity; Behr: Barnwood Gray (PPU24-07), ~97% proximity; PPG: Downpour (PPG1010-5), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Pod (DEGR49), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Four-Wheel Gray (V119-2), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dovetail (HGSW7018), ~94% 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 Classic French Gray?

The HEX code of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) is #888782, RGB 136, 135, 130. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.