Sherwin-Williams · SW 55
Light French Gray: Sherwin-Williams SW 55 Color, LRV and Undertone
Light French Gray (Sherwin-Williams SW 55) is #C2C0BB with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.8. It has a very slight yellow undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
- HEX
- #C2C0BB
- RGB
- 194, 192, 187
- LRV
- 52.8 of 100
- Undertone
- Yellow
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #CFC8BC · LRV 58.2 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Light French Gray looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Light French Gray in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Light French Gray
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Light French Gray on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Light French Gray on a house
Three exterior schemes with Light French Gray on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr QE-50 Gull Gray Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 242 Pavilion Gray Very close
- Valspar 5006-1B Notre Dame Very close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Light French Gray?
Light French Gray (Sherwin-Williams SW 55) is shown here as #C2C0BB (RGB 194, 192, 187). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Light French Gray?
About 52.8 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Light French Gray a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It has a very slight yellow undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
What are the closest colors to Light French Gray from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr QE-50 Gull Gray; Farrow & Ball No. 242 Pavilion Gray; Valspar 5006-1B Notre Dame. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.