Classic French Gray vs March Wind paint color comparison

Classic French Gray vs March Wind

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. At LRV 49 vs 24, March Wind will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a neutral quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 18.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Classic French Gray
Sherwin-Williams · 0077
LRV24.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number0077
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
March Wind
Sherwin-Williams · 7668
LRV48.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7668
Undertone—
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Classic French Gray vs March Wind Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Classic French Gray on one side and March Wind on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.