French gray color

A light gray with a soft blue-purple undertone. It has been a popular wall and furniture color since the 1700s and still suits elegant interiors.

Also known as: French grey.

French gray · #BEBFC5

About French gray

French gray (#BEBFC5) is a neutral, light, almost unsaturated color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 190 red, 191 green and 197 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in interiors, furniture, classic.

French gray shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

French gray color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Silver

Analogous

TriadicClose to: Silver, Ash gray

Split complementaryClose to: Silver

TetradicClose to: Silver

French gray color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · French gray

Analogous palette · French gray

Complementary palette · French gray

Triadic palette · French gray

With neutrals palette · French gray

With an accent palette · French gray

French gray contrast with text

White textContrast 1.8:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 11.4:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --french-gray: #BEBFC5;
  --french-gray-rgb: 190, 191, 197;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--french-gray); }
.text { color: var(--french-gray); }

Colors similar to French gray

Silver Lavender gray Heather gray Pearl gray Light gray Pastel blue Ash gray Timberwolf Gainsboro Greige

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for French gray?

The hex code for French gray is #BEBFC5. In RGB it is rgb(190, 191, 197), in HSL hsl(231, 6%, 76%) and in CMYK 4, 3, 0, 23.

What is the complementary color of French gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #C5C4BE, close to silver. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on French gray?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.8:1, while with black it is 11.4:1.