French Gray vs Rave Regatta
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Rave Regatta is a PPG color. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Rave Regatta to the blue family. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Rave Regatta (LRV 12), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 60.9, 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 Rave Regatta Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Rave Regatta 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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