French Toile CSP-595 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3B1B8, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Porch Ceiling from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3B1B8 · CSP-595
French Toile
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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French Toile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Toile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFrench Toile
Nearly identical
BehrPorch Ceiling
Porch Ceiling
Behr
Nearly identical
Hibernate
Valspar
Nearly identical
Special Delivery
PPG
Nearly identical
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Yreka!
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bali Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chambray Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Toile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Toile
#A3B1B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858BAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Toile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Toile 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to French Toile.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Toile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Toile have?
French Toile by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Toile in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Toile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Toile are Porch Ceiling by Behr (a near-identical match), Hibernate by Valspar (a near-identical match), Special Delivery by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Toile'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 Toile?
French Toile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why French Toile's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.