French Gray vs L493
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, L493 is a Tikkurila color. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while L493 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than L493 (LRV 34), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 L493 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and L493 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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