French Gray vs Olive Sprig
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Olive Sprig is a PPG color. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Olive Sprig reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (43 vs 41), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 3.5 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 Olive Sprig Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Olive Sprig 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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