French Gray vs Hazel Gaze
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Hazel Gaze (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Hazel Gaze reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 51 for Hazel Gaze vs 43 for French Gray — means Hazel Gaze will open up a space more effectively. Where French Gray leans warm, Hazel Gaze reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.9 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 Hazel Gaze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Hazel Gaze 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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