Bear Cub vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Bear Cub is a PPG color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. At LRV 43 vs 23, French Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 17.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

Bear Cub 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 17.0Distinct difference

Color Details

Bear Cub
PPG · PPG1000-5
Hex#8e8475
LRV23.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1000-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
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