Parma Gray 27 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #B2BFC5, 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.
Ref. #B2BFC5 · 27
Parma Gray
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parma Gray Technical Profile
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Parma Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Parma 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 & BallParma Gray
Nearly identical
PPGOcean Drive
Ocean Drive
PPG
Nearly identical
Grey Brook
Valspar
Nearly identical
Athabasca
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ozone
Behr
Nearly identical
Silvered Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lake Placid
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Krypton
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soothing Ocean
Kilz
Very similar
Star Mist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Star Mist
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parma Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Parma Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Parma Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Parma Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Parma Gray are Ocean Drive by PPG (a near-identical match), Grey Brook by Valspar (a near-identical match), Athabasca by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Parma Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.