Ashberry vs French Gray
Where Ashberry belongs to Behr's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Ashberry reads as blue-grey, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Ashberry (LRV 36), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashberry runs purple while French Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 18.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Ashberry vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashberry on one side and French Gray on the other.
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.
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