Shiitake vs Hardwick White
Shiitake is a Behr color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 44 vs 33, Hardwick White will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Shiitake's red character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 8.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Shiitake vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Shiitake and Hardwick White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Hardwick White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Shiitake would.
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Shiitake vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shiitake on one side and Hardwick White on the other.
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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