French Gray vs Rabbit's Ear
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Rabbit's Ear (PPG) come from different manufacturers. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Rabbit's Ear reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 54 for Rabbit's Ear vs 43 for French Gray — means Rabbit's Ear will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
French Gray vs Rabbit's Ear in Real Spaces
6 real rooms side by side. French Gray and Rabbit's Ear are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Rabbit's Ear reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than French Gray.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Rabbit's Ear returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Dining Room
Dining rooms often rely on warm incandescent or candlelight, which flatters warm undertones and mutes cool ones. The LRV gap is large enough that Rabbit's Ear will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than French Gray would.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Rabbit's Ear returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Rabbit's Ear returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Front Door
On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Rabbit's Ear reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than French Gray.
Color Details
French Gray vs Rabbit's Ear Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Rabbit's Ear 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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