French Gray vs Cloud
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Cloud is a Tikkurila color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Cloud (LRV 78) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 35 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
French Gray vs Cloud in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing French Gray and Cloud in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Cloud reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than French Gray.
Color Details
French Gray vs Cloud Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Cloud 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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