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Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray

SW 0077 · #888782 · LRV 24.2

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath is a 98% match

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

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LRV

24.2 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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