H499 vs French Gray

Tikkurila
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Farrow & Ball

H499 (Tikkurila) and French Gray (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 14-point LRV gap — 57 for H499 vs 43 for French Gray — means H499 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 14.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

H499 vs French Gray Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 14.8Distinct difference

Color Details

H499
Tikkurila · H499
Hex#C5C8C7
LRV57.0
BrandTikkurila
NumberH499
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnesslight
View H499
French Gray
Farrow & Ball · 18
Hex#b5b19a
LRV43.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number18
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
View French Gray

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Paper
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