Franklin White vs Gardenia
Franklin White (Benjamin Moore) and Gardenia (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Franklin White reads as beige-white, while Gardenia reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 83 for Gardenia vs 79 for Franklin White — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Franklin White leans red, Gardenia reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 0.7 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Franklin White vs Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Franklin White on one side and Gardenia 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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