Alphano Beige vs Bancha

Alphano BeigeBenjamin MoorevsBanchaFarrow & BallΔE 38.7Very different colors

Alphano Beige (Benjamin Moore) and Bancha (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. The 41-point LRV gap — 55 for Alphano Beige vs 13 for Bancha — means Alphano Beige will open up a space more effectively. Where Alphano Beige leans red, Bancha reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Alphano Beige
Benjamin Moore · 989
Hex#CFC4B7
LRV54.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number989
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Bancha
Farrow & Ball · 298
Hex#686a47
LRV13.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number298
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Alphano Beige vs Bancha Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alphano Beige on one side and Bancha on the other.

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.

More Alphano Beige comparisons

See how Alphano Beige stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Alphano Beige
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Alphano Beige
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Alphano Beige
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Alphano Beige
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Alphano Beige
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Alphano Beige reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Alphano Beige
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Alphano Beige
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Alphano Beige
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Alphano Beige
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

French Gray
Alphano Beige
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Alphano Beige reads slightly lighter

Naval
Alphano Beige
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Alphano Beige
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Alphano Beige
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Alphano Beige reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Alphano Beige
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Alphano Beige
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Alphano Beige
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Alphano Beige
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Alphano Beige
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Alphano Beige
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Alphano Beige
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Alphano Beige
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Alphano Beige reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Alphano Beige
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Alphano Beige
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Alphano Beige
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Alphano Beige
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Alphano Beige reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Alphano Beige
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Alphano Beige reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Alphano Beige
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Alphano Beige
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Alphano Beige is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Alphano Beige
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Alphano Beige
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Alphano Beige vs Bancha Paint Color Comparison