Brushed Aluminum vs French Gray
Where Brushed Aluminum belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Brushed Aluminum reads as greige-grey, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Brushed Aluminum (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Brushed Aluminum runs yellow while French Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.6 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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Brushed Aluminum vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Brushed Aluminum 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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