French Gray vs Fog
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Fog is a PPG color. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Fog to the grey family. Fog (LRV 67) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 17.1, 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 Fog Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Fog 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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