Smoky Slate vs French Gray

PPG
·
Farrow & Ball

Smoky Slate is a PPG color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. At LRV 43 vs 34, French Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Smoky Slate 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 6.9Noticeable difference

Color Details

Smoky Slate
PPG · PPG1028-4
Hex#a1a18f
LRV34.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1028-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Smoky Slate
French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
View French Gray

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