French Castle 770A-3 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCC7C2, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misted Silver from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CCC7C2 · 770A-3
French Castle
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Castle Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCC7C2
RGB204, 199, 194
Estimated LRV54.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Misted Silver
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#CBC7C2
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Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
#CBC5C1
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Sutton Place Grey
PPG
#C7C3BF
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Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#CAC7C4
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Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CCC6
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Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
#CBC5C2
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Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
#C8C3BC
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Boardwalk
Kilz
#C8C6C2
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Modest Silver
Valspar
#D0CAC7
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Wish
Benjamin Moore
#D0CBC3
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With French Castle
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Castle
#CCC7C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Castle
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Castle Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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French Castle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Castle have?
French Castle by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Castle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Castle are Misted Silver by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Orchid Shadow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sutton Place Grey by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting French Castle's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of French Castle?
French Castle has a estimated lightness value of 54.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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