New Meringue vs French Gray
Where New Meringue belongs to Dulux's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, New Meringue belongs to the beige-yellow family and French Gray to the beige-greige family. New Meringue (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 22.2, 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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New Meringue vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Meringue 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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