Apple Froth vs French Gray
Apple Froth (Benjamin Moore) and French Gray (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Apple Froth reads as green-yellow, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 33-point LRV gap — 77 for Apple Froth vs 43 for French Gray — means Apple Froth will open up a space more effectively. Where Apple Froth leans green, French Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 24.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Apple Froth vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Apple Froth 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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At LRV 77 vs 30, Apple Froth is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 7, Apple Froth is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 24, Apple Froth is decisively the brighter choice.
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