Hearthstone Brown vs Duck Green
Hearthstone Brown is a Benjamin Moore color while Duck Green comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Hearthstone Brown belongs to the beige-pink family and Duck Green to the green-grey family. With LRVs of 9 and 8, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Hearthstone Brown's red character against Duck Green's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 18.0, 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.
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Hearthstone Brown vs Duck Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hearthstone Brown on one side and Duck Green 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.
More Hearthstone Brown comparisons
See how Hearthstone Brown stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 43 vs 9, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
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Bancha reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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