New Lime vs French Gray
New Lime is a Benjamin Moore color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, New Lime belongs to the beige-yellow family and French Gray to the beige-greige family. At LRV 60 vs 43, New Lime will read as the brighter of the two — a 17-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — New Lime's yellow character against French Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 71.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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New Lime vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Lime 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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