French Gray vs Ski Slope
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and Ski Slope (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Ski Slope reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 34-point LRV gap — 78 for Ski Slope vs 43 for French Gray — means Ski Slope will open up a space more effectively. Where French Gray leans warm, Ski Slope reads neutral — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.1 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 Ski Slope Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Ski Slope 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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