Classic French Gray 77 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #888782, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Street Chic from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #888782 · 77
Classic French Gray
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Classic French Gray Technical Profile
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Classic French Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Classic French Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsClassic French Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStreet Chic
Street Chic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wet Cement
Behr
Nearly identical
Relaxed Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Downpour
PPG
Nearly identical
Grey Suit
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dolphin Pod
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greystoke
Vista Paint
Very similar
Approaching Storm
Kilz
Very similar
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Very similar
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classic French Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic French Gray
#888782
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Classic French Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic French 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Classic French 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.
Classic French Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic French Gray have?
Classic French Gray by Sherwin-Williams 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 Classic French Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic French Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic French Gray are Street Chic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wet Cement by Behr (a near-identical match), Relaxed Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classic French 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 Classic French Gray?
Classic French Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Classic French Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.