French Gray Linen 1029-3 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CAC8B6, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Foam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAC8B6 · 1029-3
French Gray Linen
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Gray Linen Technical Profile
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French Gray Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Gray Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFrench Gray Linen
Nearly identical
BehrOcean Foam
Ocean Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Palatine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Doily
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Liveable Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
Pumice Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Gray Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Gray Linen
#CAC8B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9DAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Gray Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Gray Linen 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to French Gray Linen.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Gray Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Gray Linen have?
French Gray Linen by PPG 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 French Gray Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Gray Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Gray Linen are Ocean Foam by Behr (a near-identical match), Brown Buzz by Valspar (a near-identical match), Palatine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Gray Linen'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 French Gray Linen?
French Gray Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, 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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