Close-up of warm French Grey carpet with dense, softly flecked short texture

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Cormar

French Grey

Name: French Grey
Brand: Cormar

French Grey is a quiet, close-textured grey with a gentle taupe warmth visible across the surface. Its even appearance gives the colourway a composed, softly grounded character.

warm stone grey plain none smart carpet

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About this fabric

The swatch shows a dense, short-textured surface in mid grey, softened by fine taupe-brown flecks rather than a cool blue cast. Light catches the small fibres irregularly, creating restrained depth while keeping the overall colour plain and even. Supplied as a carpet in the Easy Clean category, Primo Plus French Grey combines its understated appearance with a practical specification. The compact texture gives this colourway a smart, tailored feel rather than a highly decorative one.

How to use it

Use this warm stone grey where a calm, practical foundation is needed, pairing it with chalky whites, taupe upholstery or deeper charcoal accents. Its muted surface works especially well in rooms that favour quiet contrast over bold pattern.

A dense, subtly textured grey with enough warmth to soften tailored upholstery.

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