French grey carries a whisper of lavender-green that turns plain grey into heritage — the colour of Parisian panelling and English dressers. Softness with posture.
The exact RAL codes to spec
Colour names drift between suppliers; RAL codes do not. These are the three we mix most for french grey cabinet projects:
| RAL 7038 | Agate Grey |
| RAL 7044 | Silk Grey |
| RAL 7040 | Window Grey |
Every code sprays in super-matte through high gloss; approve the sprayed sample in your room's light before production — sheen shifts colour a half-step.
What to pair it with
French Grey performs best beside aged nickel or brass, honed marble, antique mirror, cream trim. Keep undertone temperature consistent across counters, metals and floors and the scheme locks together on its own.
Where it works best
Specify french grey for classic kitchens, dressers, bedrooms, boutiques. For dosing strategies — island-only colour, two-tone splits — see the two-tone formulas guide.
Door designs to carry it
The colour reads differently by profile: on our Kelburn, Azelia, Jasmine designs it shows its full range from calm to characterful. All are lacquered to order in any code above — browse the gallery for the complete set.
The mistake to avoid
Strong colour neighbours bully french grey — let it lead its wall with only cream and metal beside it.