French Lilac vs Telegrey 4
Where French Lilac belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Telegrey 4 is a RAL Classic color. French Lilac reads as blue-purple, while Telegrey 4 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Telegrey 4 (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than French Lilac (LRV 56), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.0, 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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French Lilac vs Telegrey 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lilac on one side and Telegrey 4 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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