French Gray vs L380
French Gray (Farrow & Ball) and L380 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, French Gray belongs to the beige-greige family and L380 to the green family. The 23-point LRV gap — 43 for French Gray vs 20 for L380 — means French Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 38.9 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 L380 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and L380 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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