French Gray vs Great Gray
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Great Gray is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige-greige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Great Gray (LRV 53) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Great Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Great 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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