French Gray vs Smoky Quartz
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Smoky Quartz (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Smoky Quartz to the grey family. The 16-point LRV gap — 43 for French Gray vs 27 for Smoky Quartz — means French Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 20.1 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 Smoky Quartz Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Smoky Quartz 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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