French Gray vs Mallard Green
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Mallard Green is a PPG color. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Mallard Green to the green family. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Mallard Green (LRV 19), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.6, 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 Mallard Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Mallard Green 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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