Mental Note vs French Gray
Where Mental Note belongs to PPG's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Mental Note (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 41 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 22.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Mental Note vs French Gray Color Comparison
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.
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