French Gray vs Deco Grey 1927
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Deco Grey 1927 is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and Deco Grey 1927 to the greige-grey family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (43 vs 43), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 8.3 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 1927 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Deco Grey 1927 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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