Gray paint color
Cornforth White

An easy midtone gray
Cornforth White is a balanced gray that sits between warm and cool. Use it with lighter grays, clean white, or dark accents.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
Color & light
Color and lighting
This balanced gray takes on some of the character of the room’s light.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 207
- Green
- 203
- Blue
- 196
HSL
- Hue
- 38°
- Saturation
- 10%
- Lightness
- 79%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight keeps it looking clear and balanced.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade gives it a slightly cooler cast.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps make it look softer and warmer.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Cornforth White in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Pale gray walls leave the rust sofa as the main accent.

Dining room
Gray walls soften the contrast of the checkerboard floor.

Kitchen cabinets
Pale gray cabinets contrast with dark counters and wood stools.

Bedroom
Light gray walls complement the cream headboard and ochre throw.

Home office
Gray shelves blend into the walls behind the wood desk.

Bathroom
Pale gray paneling surrounds the white freestanding bath.
Exterior
See Cornforth White on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Light gray siding works with white porch columns and coastal planting.

Front door
The pale gray door blends with the white siding.

Shutters & trim
Light gray shutters sit softly against pale stone and climbing roses.

Fences & garden structures
Gray fencing forms a backdrop for wicker chairs and white flowers.

Stucco
Pale gray stucco defines the arched porch beneath terracotta tiles.

Garage door
The gray garage door blends with the pale brick facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Cornforth White
White and dark gray
Clean white trim with a deep gray accent.
- Cornforth WhiteNo. 228 · Main color
- All WhiteNo. 2005 · Second color
- RailingsNo. 31 · Accent color
Soft white and green-gray
A warm white and muted green-gray.
- Cornforth WhiteNo. 228 · Main color
- PointingNo. 2003 · Second color
- PigeonNo. 25 · Accent color
White and pink
Warm white with a plaster pink accent.
- Cornforth WhiteNo. 228 · Main color
- School House WhiteNo. 291 · Second color
- Setting PlasterNo. 231 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby gray shades, from light to dark.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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