A freestanding white soaking tub sits on marble floor tiles against bathroom walls painted in French Toile (Hex #A2B0B7) with polished nickel fixtures.

French Toile CSP-595

Benjamin Moore

LRV 42.8

Benjamin Moore French Toile CSP-595 is a muted, medium-light blue with significant gray undertones. Inspired by antique Parisian fabrics, this cool and calming hue belongs to the Color Stories collection, offering rich depth and elegance.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU	CSP-595
HEX Code	#A2B0B7
Light Reflectance (LRV)	42.8

Temperature	Cool
Primary Undertone	Blue
Hidden Undertones	Gray


Use	Interior
Best Exposures	South, East
Best For	Bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, dining rooms, cabinetry

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board featuring a Benjamin Moore French Toile bedroom above a textured flat-lay of white oak and indigo velvet samples.

Digital visualization: This serene blue-gray hue anchors a sleeping space, paired with crisp white linens and brushed nickel.

Design Specifications

Lighting Exposure:Soft morning light, east-facing, casting gentle elongated shadows
Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Key Materials:White oak, crisp white linen, faded indigo velvet
Hardware Finishes:Brushed nickel
Flooring:Matte finish white oak planks
Styling Pro Tips:Layer tonal blues with crisp whites for a serene, classic aesthetic

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A conceptual board divided between a transitional classic bathroom painted in dusty blue-gray and a bottom section displaying Carrara marble and chrome hardware.

Material exploration: A soft slate blue wall color tested alongside natural ash wood, hex tile, and polished chrome fixtures.

Design Specifications

Lighting Exposure:Bright, diffused overhead skylight illumination
Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore White Dove
Key Materials:Carrara marble hex tile, ash wood vanity
Hardware Finishes:Polished chrome
Architectural Style:Transitional classic

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White Dove Benjamin Moore • OC-17

A digital layout presenting a laundry room with blue-gray shaker cabinets on top, anchored by a flat-lay of butcher block and slate tile below.

Color test layout: Custom shaker cabinetry rendered in a muted blue-gray, accented by matte black hardware and warm wood counters.

Design Specifications

Lighting Exposure:Crisp overhead daylight mixed with natural window light
Cabinet Color:Benjamin Moore French Toile
Wall Color:Benjamin Moore Decorator's White
Key Materials:Butcher block countertops, slate herringbone tile
Hardware Finishes:Matte black

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A split architectural board showcasing a dining room with muted blue walls on the upper half and a tactile arrangement of walnut and brass below.

Design mockup: A sophisticated cool-toned wall paint framing a rich walnut dining table and unlacquered brass chandelier.

Design Specifications

Lighting Exposure:Warm late afternoon light, west-facing, creating high contrast
Trim Recommendation:Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Key Materials:Walnut wood, unlacquered brass, natural linen
Flooring:Medium brown oak
Vibe:Elegant and intimate

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Chantilly Lace Benjamin Moore • OC-65

A two-part visualization board displaying a kitchen with dusty blue-gray cabinetry above a textured surface holding Calacatta gold quartz and aged brass.

Concept board: Built-in kitchen units coated in a cooling blue-gray tone, warmed by aged brass cup pulls and quartz.

Design Specifications

Lighting Exposure:Bright, even task lighting mixed with ambient daylight
Wall Color:Benjamin Moore White Dove
Key Materials:Calacatta gold quartz, white zellige tile
Hardware Finishes:Aged brass
Styling Pro Tips:Use aged brass to warm up the cool blue-gray tones of the paint

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Room Compatibility & Clashes Diagnoses

Hackrea's reports evaluating the compatibility of French Toile in real rooms.

Match Score Verified

Tested Oct 30, 2026 Analyzed via Text Specs

South-Facing Open-Concept Living Room

Tested Surface: Main Walls

Dark Espresso Hardwood Floors, Warm-White Walls with Beige Undertones, 2700K Semi-Flush & Table Lamp Lighting, ...

Hackrea Diagnostic Verdict

"This mid-tone dusty blue-gray creates sophisticated contrast against the dark espresso flooring and silver cabinet hardware, though warm 2700K evening bulbs and warm-toned upholstery slightly mute its cool slate clarity."

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