Cactus Blossom vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Where Cactus Blossom belongs to PPG's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Cactus Blossom (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 32 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 20.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Cactus Blossom 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 20.6Distinct difference

Color Details

Cactus Blossom
PPG · PPG1138-1
Hex#d8e5dd
LRV75.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1138-1
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
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French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
View French Gray

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