French Gray vs Iron Blue
French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while Iron Blue comes from Jotun. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Iron Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 43 vs 18, French Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 26-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — French Gray's warm character against Iron Blue's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 26.7, 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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French Gray vs Iron Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Iron Blue 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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