# Farrow and Ball French Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-french-gray-18](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-french-gray-18)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** French Gray
- **Color code:** 18
- **HEX:** #b5b19a
- **RGB:** 181, 177, 154
- **LRV:** 43.26%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige, Green, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 51° Saturation: 14.92% Value: 70.98%
- **HSL:** hsl(51, 15.43, 65.69)
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Jotun Laurel](https://plan-home.com/color/laurel-8302)
- [Dulux Overtly Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/overtly-olive)
- [Farrow and Ball Ash Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-ash-grey)
- [Farrow and Ball Ball Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-ball-green)
- [Little Greene French Grey Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/french-grey-dark-163)
- [Little Greene Tracery II](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tracery-ii-78)
- [Farrow and Ball Blue Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-gray)
- [Farrow and Ball Stone White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-white)
- [Farrow and Ball Vert De Terre](https://plan-home.com/color/vert-de-terre-234)
- [Jotun Pale Green](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-green-8478)
- [Little Greene Book Room Green](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-book-room-green-322)
- [Dulux Arcadia House](https://plan-home.com/color/50yy-43103-arcadia-house)
- [RAL Classic Pebble grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-grey-ral-7032)
- [Little Greene Slaked Lime - Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-slaked-lime-dark-151)
- [Little Greene Cool Arbour](https://plan-home.com/color/cool-arbour-232)
- [Dulux Green Ivy](https://plan-home.com/color/green-ivy)
- [Jotun Grand Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/grand-shadow-1288)
- [Jotun Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/silhouette-12126)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Farrow's White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-farrows-white)
- [Farrow and Ball Shadow Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-shadow-gray)
- [Farrow and Ball School House White](https://plan-home.com/color/school-house-white)
- [Farrow and Ball James White](https://plan-home.com/color/james-white-2010)
- [Farrow and Ball Clunch](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-clunch)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball Stone White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-stone-white)
- [Farrow and Ball Treron](https://plan-home.com/color/treron-292)
- [Farrow and Ball Vitty Green](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-vitty-green)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Graupel](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-graupel)
- [Farrow and Ball Titmouse Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-titmouse-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Bible Black](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-bible-black)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Farrow and Ball Imperial Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-imperial-purple)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)
- [Farrow and Ball Serge](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-serge)

Official product page: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/french-gray

## 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.