French Toile vs Tropical Fruit
French Toile and Tropical Fruit come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. French Toile reads as blue-grey, while Tropical Fruit reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 43 for French Toile vs 31 for Tropical Fruit — means French Toile will open up a space more effectively. Where French Toile leans blue, Tropical Fruit reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 44.6 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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French Toile vs Tropical Fruit Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Toile on one side and Tropical Fruit 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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