Shadow vs French Gray
Where Shadow belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Shadow reads as grey, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Shadow (LRV 9), a difference of 34 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Shadow runs cool while French Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.8, 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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Shadow vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow 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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