Funky Fruit vs Hardwick White
Funky Fruit (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Funky Fruit belongs to the beige family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. The 25-point LRV gap — 69 for Funky Fruit vs 44 for Hardwick White — means Funky Fruit will open up a space more effectively. Where Funky Fruit leans red, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 26.0 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.
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Funky Fruit vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Funky Fruit 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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