French Gray vs Raspberry Ripple
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Raspberry Ripple (PPG) come from different manufacturers. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Raspberry Ripple reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 23-point LRV gap — 43 for French Gray vs 20 for Raspberry Ripple — means French Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 39.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Raspberry Ripple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Raspberry Ripple 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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