Parma Gray 27 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B2BFC5, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Drive from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #B2BFC5 · 27
Parma Gray
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Parma Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#B2BFC5
RGB178, 191, 197
Estimated LRV50.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Ocean Drive
PPG
#B0BEC5
Close digital match
Grey Brook
Valspar
#B2BDC2
Close digital match
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
#B2C0C8
Close digital match
Ozone
Behr
#AFC0C5
Close digital match
Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
#BAC6CC
Close digital match
Lake Placid
Dunn-Edwards
#AEB9BC
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Sherwin-Williams
#B8C0C3
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Soothing Ocean
Kilz
#B7C7CF
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Star Mist
Vista Paint
#B2C5CD
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Star Mist
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#B3C6CE
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Colors That Work With Parma Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parma Gray
#B2BFC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parma Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parma 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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Parma Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parma Gray have?
Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball 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 Parma Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parma Gray are Ocean Drive by PPG (a close digital match), Grey Brook by Valspar (a close digital match), Athabasca by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Parma 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 Parma Gray?
Parma Gray has a estimated lightness value of 50.8, 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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