French distress(FRD) = Light distress ”vintage” with the underneath wood slightly visible.
American distress(AMD) = Heavy distress with underneath black or other dark color visible.
Antique(ANT)  = Very light distress on edges only, like a fine line on edges.
If you have any hesitation about choice of color or finishing, please contact us. 
The printed color chart is for guideline only, applied on furniture the color and finishing can diverge from printed version.