Light Gray 17 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B4A693, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perfect Khaki from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #B4A693 · 17
Light Gray
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Light Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B4A693
RGB180, 166, 147
Estimated LRV39.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Perfect Khaki
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#B2A492
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Fretwire
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#B2A490
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Oyster Shoal
Valspar
#B7A895
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Rocky Beach
Benjamin Moore
#B2A692
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Sedge
Hirshfield's
#B1A591
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Antiquity
Kilz
#AFA290
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Palm Springs Tan
PPG
#B7A691
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Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
#B1A290
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Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
#B1A694
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Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
#AFA396
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Colors That Work With Light Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Gray
#B4A693
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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
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Light Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Gray have?
Light Gray by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Light Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Gray are Perfect Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Stone Lion by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Fretwire by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Gray?
Light Gray has a estimated lightness value of 39.1, 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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