French Colony vs Kittiwake
Where French Colony belongs to Behr's range, Kittiwake is a Farrow & Ball color. French Colony reads as blue-grey, while Kittiwake reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Kittiwake (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than French Colony (LRV 34), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. French Colony runs blue while Kittiwake is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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French Colony vs Kittiwake Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Colony on one side and Kittiwake 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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