Light French Gray 55 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2C0BB, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoke from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2C0BB · 55
Light French Gray
53%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Light French Gray
Light French Gray is a cool, sophisticated mid-light gray at LRV 53 — a true gray with a soft blue base and none of the greige warmth, which gives it a crisp, slightly European elegance. It's the choice for a clean, cool gray that still has enough depth to register on a wall.
That cool blue base reads more strongly in north light, so it's happiest with warm or balanced light, or where you want the crispness on purpose. It pairs with cool whites and stone. It's a dead-on match for Benjamin Moore Smoke, and very close to Behr Gull Gray.
Light French Gray Technical Profile
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Light French Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light 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-WilliamsLight French Gray
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSmoke
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sugared Bronze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gray Pearl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gull Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Place of Dust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sutton Place Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Pavilion Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Misted Silver
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Notre Dame
Valspar
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light French Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light French Gray
#C2C0BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light French Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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 Light 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.
Light French Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light French Gray have?
Light 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 Light French Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light French Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light French Gray are Smoke by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Smoke Embers by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sugared Bronze by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light French Gray?
Light French Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.8, 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 Light French Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.