Straw vs French Gray
Straw is a Benjamin Moore color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Straw belongs to the beige family and French Gray to the beige-greige family. At LRV 70 vs 43, Straw will read as the brighter of the two — a 27-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Straw's red character against French Gray's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.8, 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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Straw vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Straw 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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