Champignon vs French Gray
Where Champignon belongs to Tikkurila's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Champignon (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than French Gray (LRV 43), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 16.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question.
Champignon vs French Gray Color Comparison
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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Champignon vs French Gray in Real Spaces
Seeing Champignon and French Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete. Browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Champignon will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than French Gray would.
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