French Gray vs Real Simple
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Real Simple (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Real Simple to the beige family. The 5-point LRV gap — 48 for Real Simple vs 43 for French Gray — means Real Simple will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Real Simple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Real Simple 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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