Pavilion Gray 242 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C8C3BC, estimated LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Greyrock Inn from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #C8C3BC · 242
Pavilion Gray
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pavilion Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8C3BC
RGB200, 195, 188
Estimated LRV54.9
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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#C9C5BD
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#CCC5BD
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#CCC5BD
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Place of Dust
Vista Paint
#C7C4BF
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Cumulus Cloud
Benjamin Moore
#C6C2B9
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Race Track
Behr
#CBC6C1
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Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
#C3C0BB
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Boardwalk
Kilz
#C8C6C2
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Heritage Gray
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Colors That Work With Pavilion Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pavilion Gray
#C8C3BC
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 Pavilion Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pavilion 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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Pavilion Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pavilion Gray have?
Pavilion 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 Pavilion Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pavilion Gray are Greyrock Inn by PPG (a close digital match), Alpaca by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Centuryed Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pavilion 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 Pavilion Gray?
Pavilion Gray has a estimated lightness value of 54.9, 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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