Ref. #A2C7A3 · 1131-4
French Market
51%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
French Market Technical Profile
What color is French Market? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #A2C7A3. Colors similar to French Market include Colorhouse Thrive .04, Behr Laurel Mist, Vista Paint Coral Springs. French Market has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, French Market sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to French Market
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Market
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Market
#A2C7A3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Market
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Market 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 Market.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Market — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Market have?
French Market by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match French Market from other brands?
The closest matches are Thrive .04 by Colorhouse (#A2C8A1), Laurel Mist by Behr (#A8C8A1), Coral Springs by Vista Paint (#A9CEAD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of French Market?
French Market has an LRV of 51.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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