French Gray vs Hidey Hole
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Hidey Hole is a Little Greene color. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Hidey Hole reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Hidey Hole (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 37 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. French Gray runs warm while Hidey Hole is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.3, 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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French Gray vs Hidey Hole Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Hidey Hole 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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