Cloudy Sky vs French Gray
Where Cloudy Sky belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Cloudy Sky 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 Cloudy Sky (LRV 33), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloudy Sky runs blue while French Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 16.8, 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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Cloudy Sky vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloudy Sky 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 33 vs 4, Cloudy Sky is decisively the brighter choice.
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