French Gray vs Soft Amethyst
French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while Soft Amethyst comes from PPG. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Soft Amethyst to the pink-purple family. At LRV 51 vs 43, Soft Amethyst will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Soft Amethyst Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Soft Amethyst 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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