New Retro vs Bancha
New Retro (Benjamin Moore) and Bancha (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. New Retro reads as green, while Bancha reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 63-point LRV gap — 77 for New Retro vs 13 for Bancha — means New Retro will open up a space more effectively. Where New Retro leans green, Bancha reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 48.1 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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New Retro vs Bancha Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Retro on one side and Bancha 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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