Barefoot in the Grass vs Hardwick White

Barefoot in the Grass is a Benjamin Moore color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Barefoot in the Grass reads as yellow, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 34, Hardwick White will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Barefoot in the Grass's yellow character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Barefoot in the Grass
Benjamin Moore · CSP-840
Hex#9BA375
LRV34.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-840
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Barefoot in the Grass vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barefoot in the Grass on one side and Hardwick White 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 Barefoot in the Grass comparisons

See how Barefoot in the Grass stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Barefoot in the Grass
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Barefoot in the Grass
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Barefoot in the Grass
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Barefoot in the Grass is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Barefoot in the Grass
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Barefoot in the Grass
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Barefoot in the Grass reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Barefoot in the Grass
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Barefoot in the Grass
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Barefoot in the Grass
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Barefoot in the Grass
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Barefoot in the Grass reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Barefoot in the Grass
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Barefoot in the Grass
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Barefoot in the Grass is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Barefoot in the Grass
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Barefoot in the Grass
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Barefoot in the Grass reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Barefoot in the Grass
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Barefoot in the Grass
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Barefoot in the Grass reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Barefoot in the Grass
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Barefoot in the Grass
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Barefoot in the Grass
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Barefoot in the Grass
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Barefoot in the Grass reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Barefoot in the Grass
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Barefoot in the Grass
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Barefoot in the Grass
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Barefoot in the Grass
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Barefoot in the Grass reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Barefoot in the Grass
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Barefoot in the Grass reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Barefoot in the Grass
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Barefoot in the Grass
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Barefoot in the Grass
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Barefoot in the Grass is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Barefoot in the Grass
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Barefoot in the Grass reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Barefoot in the Grass
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Barefoot in the Grass
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice