French Gray vs Down
French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while Down comes from Little Greene. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Down to the beige family. At LRV 80 vs 43, Down will read as the brighter of the two — a 37-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — French Gray's warm character against Down's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 21.2, 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 Down Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Down 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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