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A match of Ace D23-4 French Gray reads as a light, muted gray-beige with a soft warm cast. It sits close to neutral, with low chroma and a slight yellow-green undertone that keeps it from looking cool or sharp.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is useful on vents, return grilles, switch plates, door hardware, cabinet pulls, shelving brackets, mailboxes, shutters, PVC trim pieces, and other small components where a subdued neutral needs to blend with painted surfaces. It can also be used on frames, baskets, speaker grilles, and equipment covers when a warm gray-beige finish is needed on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts.
Because the color is light but not especially pale, it usually covers more predictably than very bright or near-white colors, though dark substrates or uneven prep can still show through. Sheen and substrate texture can shift the way the warm undertone reads, so film build and finish choice matter when you want a consistent result.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the Ace paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Ace color by matching the original Ace color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Ace paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Ace Color and may not match Ace Color standards. Refer to Ace Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Ace color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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The finish you choose for D23-4 French Gray changes how the color reads on the finished item, because lower-sheen products reflect less light and higher-sheen products reflect more. Pick the sheen based on the job: lower sheen for less reflectivity, higher sheen when you want easier wipe-down and better durability on handled parts. The color match is still D23-4 French Gray, but the finished look will vary by sheen and surface.
Confirm D23-4 French Gray from a physical swatch, fan deck, or known painted sample before ordering. Screen images can shift the color, and MyPerfectColor matches to the selected Ace color reference, not to how a monitor displays it. If the target is an existing painted item, compare against the actual item or a removed part in real light before you order.
Yes. A match of Ace D23-4 French Gray can be ordered in MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for trim details, vents, pipes, railings, hardware, fixtures, and other small parts that are easier to spray than brush. Spray format is usually the practical choice when the item is awkward, removable, or has edges and openings that are hard to coat evenly. Make sure the substrate is cleaned and prepped before spraying.
Even after you choose D23-4 French Gray, the finished item can look different under indoor light, outdoor light, shade, or next to other painted surfaces. Sheen, texture, and surrounding colors can also change how the match reads. If the part will be installed beside an existing surface, judge it in the final location and lighting whenever possible.
Plastics can vary a lot, so D23-4 French Gray should be tested on the actual plastic before you paint the full item. MyPerfectColor spray paint is suitable for many plastic projects, but a primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces. If the part is smooth or low-energy, use the MyPerfectColor primer first and confirm compatibility on a sample area.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Ace D23-4 French Gray enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Ace D23-4 French Gray in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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While we can provide Ace D23-4 French Gray in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.