Light French Gray 720E-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9DCD9, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Julep Green from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9DCD9 · 720E-2
Light French Gray
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light French Gray Technical Profile
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Light French Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light French Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLight French Gray
Nearly identical
PPGJulep Green
Julep Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Silver Spruce
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aquatic Edge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tidewater
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Iced Teal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Ewing Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powdered Pool
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sea Glass
Kilz
Very similar
Relaxing Rain
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light French Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light French Gray
#C9DCD9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859FAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light French Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light French Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Light French Gray.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light French Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light French Gray have?
Light French Gray by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light French Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light French Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light French Gray are Julep Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Silver Spruce by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Aquatic Edge by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light French Gray'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 Light French Gray?
Light French Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light French Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.