Dash of Curry vs French Gray

Dash of CurryBenjamin MoorevsFrench GrayFarrow & BallΔE 42.7Very different colors

Dash of Curry (Benjamin Moore) and French Gray (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Dash of Curry reads as beige, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 14-point LRV gap — 43 for French Gray vs 29 for Dash of Curry — means French Gray will open up a space more effectively. Where Dash of Curry leans red, French Gray reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.7 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.

Color Details

Dash of Curry
Benjamin Moore · 2159-10
Hex#C4893A
LRV29.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2159-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dash of Curry vs French Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dash of Curry on one side and French Gray on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Dash of Curry comparisons

See how Dash of Curry stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Dash of Curry
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Dash of Curry
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Dash of Curry
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Dash of Curry
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Dash of Curry
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Dash of Curry
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Dash of Curry
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Dash of Curry
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Dash of Curry
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Dash of Curry
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Dash of Curry
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Dash of Curry
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Dash of Curry
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Dash of Curry
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Dash of Curry reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Dash of Curry
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Dash of Curry
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Dash of Curry
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Dash of Curry
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Dash of Curry
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Dash of Curry
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Dash of Curry is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Dash of Curry
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Dash of Curry
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Dash of Curry reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Dash of Curry
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Dash of Curry
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Dash of Curry
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Dash of Curry
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Dash of Curry
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Dash of Curry
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Dash of Curry
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Dash of Curry
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Dash of Curry reads noticeably lighter