Nob Hill Sage vs Hardwick White

Nob Hill Sage (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Nob Hill Sage reads as green, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 60 for Nob Hill Sage vs 44 for Hardwick White — means Nob Hill Sage will open up a space more effectively. Where Nob Hill Sage leans green, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Nob Hill Sage vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Nob Hill Sage and Hardwick White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Nob Hill Sage returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

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Color Details

Nob Hill Sage
Benjamin Moore · 450
Hex#BFD1BF
LRV59.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number450
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nob Hill Sage vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nob Hill Sage 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 Nob Hill Sage comparisons

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

White Dove
Nob Hill Sage
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Nob Hill Sage
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Nob Hill Sage
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Nob Hill Sage
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nob Hill Sage reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Nob Hill Sage
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Nob Hill Sage
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nob Hill Sage reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Nob Hill Sage
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Accessible Beige
Nob Hill Sage
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Nob Hill Sage
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

French Gray
Nob Hill Sage
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Nob Hill Sage reads noticeably lighter

Naval
Nob Hill Sage
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Nob Hill Sage
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nob Hill Sage reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Nob Hill Sage
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Pure White
Nob Hill Sage
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads noticeably lighter

Artichoke
Nob Hill Sage
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Nob Hill Sage
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Nob Hill Sage
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Nob Hill Sage
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads noticeably lighter

Pewter Green
Nob Hill Sage
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Nob Hill Sage
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Nob Hill Sage
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nob Hill Sage reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Nob Hill Sage
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads slightly lighter

Treron
Nob Hill Sage
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Nob Hill Sage
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Nob Hill Sage
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Nob Hill Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Nob Hill Sage
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Nob Hill Sage
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Nob Hill Sage
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nob Hill Sage is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Nob Hill Sage
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Nearly identical in tone

Just Walnut
Nob Hill Sage
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter