Cosmic Rays vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Where Cosmic Rays belongs to PPG's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Cosmic Rays (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 20.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Cosmic Rays vs French Gray Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 20.0Distinct difference

Color Details

Cosmic Rays
PPG · PPG1148-3
Hex#cadada
LRV68.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1148-3
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View Cosmic Rays
French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
View French Gray

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