French Toile CSP-595 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A3B1B8, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #A3B1B8 · CSP-595
French Toile
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Toile Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3B1B8
RGB163, 177, 184
Estimated LRV42.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With French Toile
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Toile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Toile are Porch Ceiling by Behr (a close digital match), Hibernate by Valspar (a close digital match), Special Delivery by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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