Iris Mauve vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Iris Mauve (PPG) and French Gray (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 9-point LRV gap — 43 for French Gray vs 34 for Iris Mauve — means French Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 13.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Iris Mauve 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 13.1Distinct difference

Color Details

Iris Mauve
PPG · PPG1016-5
Hex#b39b94
LRV34.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1016-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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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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