Classic French Gray vs Holiday Turquoise
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Classic French Gray reads as grey, while Holiday Turquoise reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Holiday Turquoise (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Classic French Gray (LRV 24), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Classic French Gray runs neutral while Holiday Turquoise is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Classic French Gray vs Holiday Turquoise Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Classic French Gray on one side and Holiday Turquoise on the other.
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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