Median vs French Gray
Median is a Tikkurila color while French Gray comes from Farrow & Ball. At LRV 62 vs 43, Median will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 13.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions.
Median 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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Median vs French Gray in Real Spaces
Seeing Median 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 3 room types where both colors have photos.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Median returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
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Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Median will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than French Gray would.
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Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Median will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than French Gray would.
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