# Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-french-gray-sw-0077)

Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray SW 0077 is a muted mid-tone gray with a subtle warm, earthy cast rather than a sharp blue-gray look. Its low saturation gives it a softened, slightly weathered appearance that can read almost greige in warm daylight. In cooler or dimmer light, the gray becomes more apparent and a little deeper. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, and exterior siding where a grounded neutral is wanted without the starkness of a pale gray. Pair Classic French Gray with creamy whites, natural oak, aged brass, charcoal details, or stone surfaces with warm beige undertones.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Classic French Gray
- **Color code:** SW 0077
- **HEX:** #888782
- **RGB:** 136, 135, 130
- **LRV:** 24.18%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Historic Interior Color Wall, Reasoned, Suburban Modern (1950s)

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 50° Saturation: 4.41% Value: 53.33%
- **HSL:** hsl(50, 2, 52)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.74 Yellow: 4.41 Key: 46.67
- **YIQ:** Y: 134.729 I: 2.203 Q: -1.344
- **XYZ:** X: 22.846 Y: 24.174 Z: 24.576
- **CIE Lab:** L:56.262 a:-0.593 b:2.818
- **CIE Luv:** L:56.262 u:0.857 v:4.005
- **Decimal:** 8947586
- **Hunter Lab:** 49.167, -3.102, 4.782

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Grey aluminium](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-aluminium-ral-9007)
- [Behr Barnwood Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-barnwood-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Street Chic](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-street-chic-csp-45)
- [Benjamin Moore Secret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-secret-af-710)
- [Behr Wet Cement](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wet-cement)
- [Benjamin Moore Dolphin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dolphin-af-715)
- [RAL Classic Pearl light grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-light-grey-ral-9022)
- [Behr Pier](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pier)
- [Benjamin Moore Cinder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cinder-af-705)
- [Behr Euro Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-euro-gray)
- [Behr Falcon Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-falcon-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-hc-168)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Behr Parador Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-parador-stone)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Behr Slate Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-slate-rock)
- [Behr Letter Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-letter-gray)
- [Behr Naturalist Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-naturalist-gray)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams March Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668)
- [Sherwin Williams Bedrock](https://plan-home.com/color/bedrock-sw-9563)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Storm Warning](https://plan-home.com/color/storm-warning-sw-9555)
- [Sherwin Williams Braintree](https://plan-home.com/color/braintree-sw-9595)
- [Sherwin Williams Thunderous](https://plan-home.com/color/thunderous-sw-6201)
- [Sherwin Williams Link Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/link-gray-sw-6200)
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Road](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-road-sw-7743)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.