California Wine vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

California Wine is a PPG color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. At LRV 43 vs 18, French Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 59.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.

California Wine 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 59.1Very different colors

Color Details

California Wine
PPG · PPG1184-7
Hex#ca4b65
LRV18.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1184-7
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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