Clearlake vs Hardwick White

ClearlakeBenjamin MoorevsHardwick WhiteFarrow & BallΔE 27.4Very different colors

Clearlake (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Clearlake reads as blue, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 11-point LRV gap — 54 for Clearlake vs 44 for Hardwick White — means Clearlake will open up a space more effectively. Where Clearlake leans blue, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 27.4 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

Clearlake
Benjamin Moore · 738
Hex#88CDD1
LRV54.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number738
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Clearlake vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Clearlake 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 Clearlake comparisons

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

White Dove
Clearlake
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Clearlake
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Clearlake
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Clearlake
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Clearlake
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Clearlake reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Clearlake
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Clearlake
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Clearlake
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Clearlake
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Clearlake is the lighter choice

French Gray
Clearlake
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Clearlake reads slightly lighter

Naval
Clearlake
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Clearlake
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Bancha
Clearlake
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Pure White
Clearlake
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Clearlake
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Clearlake
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Clearlake
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Clearlake
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Clearlake
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Clearlake
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Clearlake
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Clearlake reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Clearlake
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Clearlake
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Clearlake
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Clearlake
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Clearlake reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Clearlake
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Clearlake reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Clearlake
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Clearlake
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Clearlake is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Clearlake
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Clearlake
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter

Clearlake vs Hardwick White Paint Color Comparison