Light Gray by Farrow & Ball paint color
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Light Gray

39%LRV Value
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Light Gray 17 is a beige paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B4A693, 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.

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Light Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B4A693
RGB180, 166, 147
LRV39.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandFarrow & Ball

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Light Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Light Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Farrow & BallLight Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPerfect Khaki

Perfect Khaki

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Fretwire

Behr

Nearly identical

Oyster Shoal

Valspar

Nearly identical

Rocky Beach

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sedge

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Antiquity

Kilz

Nearly identical

Palm Springs Tan

PPG

Nearly identical

Worn Greige

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bristol Beige

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rocky Mountain Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Light Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Light Gray

#B4A693

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AAAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Bristol Beige

Complement

Winter Twilight

Light Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Dimpse

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Marmelo

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Powder

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pitch Blue

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Light Gray.

London Stone

Farrow & Ball · 6

#B6A38F

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball · 28

#B49D8D

French Gray

Farrow & Ball · 18

#B5B19A

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball · 5

#B5AFA0

Ball Green

Farrow & Ball · 75

#BCB596

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball · 25

#A1A093

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Natural Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 7567

#DCD2C3

Litchfield Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-78

#D6CBBC

Scotch Mist

PPG · 14-07

#E0DBCD

Olivaster Tan

Dutch Boy · 323-2DB

#C2B695

Prairie Grass

Sherwin-Williams · 7546

#B1A38E

Garden Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 7736

#B1A584

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Gray are Perfect Khaki by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stone Lion by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Fretwire by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Light Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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