French Gray vs Coastal Jetty
Where French Gray belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Coastal Jetty is a Valspar color. French Gray reads as beige-greige, while Coastal Jetty reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Coastal Jetty (LRV 40), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 7.8 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 Coastal Jetty Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Gray on one side and Coastal Jetty 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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