Black olive vs French Gray

RAL Classic
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Farrow & Ball

Where Black olive belongs to RAL Classic's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Black olive (LRV 7), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 47.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.

Black olive 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 47.1Very different colors

Color Details

Black olive
RAL Classic · RAL 6015
Hex#3D3D36
LRV7.0
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 6015
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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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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