ColorplanLight Gray
No.17 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 38 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 38. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Rocky Beach (CSP-190), Sherwin-Williams Universal Khaki (SW 6150) and Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #AFA592 |
| RGB | 175, 165, 146 |
| HSL | 39°, 15%, 63% |
About Light Gray
Light Gray (No.17) is a deep beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 38, Light Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to London Stone (No.6), it's cooler.
How Light Gray changes with the light
Light Gray has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Light Gray's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Light Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Light Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Light Gray will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Light Gray in real homes
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Light Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Ranchwood (ΔE 1.1)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Tony Taupe (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Light Gray questions
What undertone does Light Gray have?
Light Gray has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Gray's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light Gray a light or dark color?
Light Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 38, Light Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Light Gray in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Rocky Beach CSP-190 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Sherwin-Williams: Universal Khaki SW 6150 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Perfect Taupe PPU18-13 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Gray?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Light Gray's undertone.
Where does Light Gray work best?
Light Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 38, Light Gray absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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