Classic French Gray vs Tabby Cat Gray
Classic French Gray (Sherwin-Williams) and Tabby Cat Gray (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 4-point LRV gap — 28 for Tabby Cat Gray vs 24 for Classic French Gray — means Tabby Cat Gray will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 4.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Tabby Cat Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Classic French Gray on one side and Tabby Cat Gray 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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