Farrow and Ball French Gray 18
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- French Gray for bedroom (26 photos)
- French Gray for living room (33 photos)
- Farrow and Ball French Gray for bathroom (15 photos)
- Farrow and Ball 18 on kitchen cabinets (16 photos)
- French Gray for exterior (23 photos)
- Farrow and Ball French Gray reviews (28 photos)
- What are Farrow and Ball French Gray undertones?
- Is French Gray 18 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on French Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of French Gray 18
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| 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 18 is a muted mid-tone gray with a noticeable yellow-beige cast, giving it a softly earthy, slightly olive appearance. Its low saturation keeps the color quiet rather than heavy, while the #b5b19a value lends enough depth for it to read clearly against white trim. In bright daylight, French Gray can appear lighter and more khaki-toned; under warmer evening lighting, its beige undertone becomes more pronounced. It suits living rooms, hallways, and cabinetry where a gentle alternative to a cooler gray is wanted. Pair it with warm white, natural oak, aged brass, linen, and charcoal details for a grounded palette.
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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 |
