French Gray vs Violet Shadow
French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while Violet Shadow comes from PPG. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Violet Shadow reads as blue-purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 65 vs 43, Violet Shadow will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 23.2, 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 Violet Shadow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Violet Shadow 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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