Pavilion Gray 242 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #C8C3BC, 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.
Ref. #C8C3BC · 242
Pavilion Gray
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pavilion Gray Technical Profile
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Pavilion Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pavilion 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 & BallPavilion Gray
Nearly identical
PPGGreyrock Inn
Greyrock Inn
PPG
Nearly identical
Alpaca
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Centuryed Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cumulus Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Race Track
Behr
Nearly identical
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Kilz
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Pavilion Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Pavilion 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pavilion Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pavilion Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pavilion Gray are Greyrock Inn by PPG (a near-identical match), Alpaca by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Centuryed Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pavilion Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.