French Moire vs Palisade
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, French Moire belongs to the blue family and Palisade to the greige-grey family. French Moire (LRV 47) reflects noticeably more light than Palisade (LRV 35), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. French Moire runs cool while Palisade is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 19.0, 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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French Moire vs Palisade Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Moire on one side and Palisade 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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