Farrow and Ball French Gray 18
| Official page: | French Gray 18 |
| Code: | 18 |
| Name: | French Gray |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball French Gray?
Farrow and Ball French Gray is a timeless and sophisticated color that falls between gray and green. This complex hue is reminiscent of a beautiful Parisian apartment and pairs well with both modern and traditional interiors. With a gentle hint of grey, French Gray creates a serene atmosphere while still adding a touch of elegance. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and even bathrooms, and can be paired with a variety of accent colors to create a unique look.
French Gray for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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French Gray for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
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Farrow and Ball 18 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.
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Farrow and Ball 18 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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French Gray for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Farrow and Ball French Gray reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Farrow and Ball French Gray undertones?
The undertone of French Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B5B19A
RGB code:
181, 177, 154
Is Farrow and Ball French Gray 18 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 51° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
18 French Gray HSL code: 51, 15%, 66%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects French Gray
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball French Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color French Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 231, such as Farrow and Ball Wine Dark and Pitch Blue.
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LRV of French Gray
French Gray has an LRV of 43.26% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 43.26%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b5b19a |  |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 177, 154 | |
| RGB Percent | 70.98%, 69.41%, 60.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 51° Saturation: 14.92% Value: 70.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 15, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 14.92 Key: 29.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 175.574 I: 9.775 Q: -6.311 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.61 Y: 43.602 Z: 36.84 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.961 a:-2.555 b:12.294 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.961 u:3.658 v:17.814 | |
| Decimal | 11907482 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.032, -5.776, 13.144 | |
Farrow and Ball 18 French Gray
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Color equivalents
8302
Laurel
Jotun
70YY 43/113
Overtly Olive
Dulux
75
Ball Green
Farrow and Ball
163
French Grey Dark
Little Greene
78
Tracery II
Little Greene
91
Blue Gray
Farrow and Ball
234
Vert De Terre
Farrow and Ball
8478
Pale Green
Jotun
322
Book Room Green
Little Greene
50YY 43/103
Arcadia House
Dulux
RAL 7032
Pebble grey
RAL Classic
151
Slaked Lime - Dark
Little Greene
232
Cool Arbour
Little Greene
10GY 49/081
Green Ivy
Dulux
1288
Grand Shadow
Jotun
12126
Silhouette
Jotun
5
Hardwick White
Farrow and Ball
90YY 52/138
Celtic Forest 3
Dulux