American Anthem vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Where American Anthem belongs to PPG's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than American Anthem (LRV 29), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 30.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

American Anthem vs French Gray Color Comparison

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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.

ΔE 30.1Very different colors

Color Details

American Anthem
PPG · PPG1156-4
Hex#7595ab
LRV29.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1156-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
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