French Gray Linen by PPG paint color
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Ref. #CAC8B6 · 1029-3

French Gray Linen

57%LRV Value
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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.

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French Gray Linen Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAC8B6
RGB202, 200, 182
LRV57.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Only Olive

Complement

Winter Dusk

French Gray Linen Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Rustling Leaves

Pop

Gigi'S Golden Locket

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Painted Turtle

Pop

Up Tempo Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Global Waters

Pop

Rainbow Bright

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to French Gray Linen.

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

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Grey Nuance

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#C5C5BC

Sudan Sand Beige

PPG · 30YY 53/125

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Sahara Desert Sand

PPG · 20YY 53/124

#D0C0AC

Spring Field

PPG · 10GY 56/184

#C3CCAA

Grey Birch

PPG · 60YY 51/101

#C4BFAC

More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Litchfield Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-78

#D6CBBC

Olivaster Tan

Dutch Boy · 323-2DB

#C2B695

Prairie Grass

Sherwin-Williams · 7546

#B1A38E

Garden Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 7736

#B1A584

Buried In Sand

Kilz · RK150

#CDC2B6

Cathedral Spire

Dutch Boy · 423-2DB

#C1BCA7

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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