French Gray vs Deco Grey 1923
French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color while Deco Grey 1923 comes from Tikkurila. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Deco Grey 1923 to the grey family. At LRV 58 vs 43, Deco Grey 1923 will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.1, 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 Deco Grey 1923 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Deco Grey 1923 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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