Sabre Gray vs Hardwick White

Sabre GrayBenjamin MoorevsHardwick WhiteFarrow & BallΔE 5.9Noticeable difference

Sabre Gray is a Benjamin Moore color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Sabre Gray reads as green-grey, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 44 vs 38, Hardwick White will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Sabre Gray's green character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 5.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 3 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Sabre Gray vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces

3 real rooms side by side. Sabre Gray and Hardwick White are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Bedroom

Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Hardwick White gives the walls a little more lift.

Sabre GrayBenjamin Moore Sabre Gray bedroom

@megan.d.miller

Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 bedroom

@arthurleeinteriors

Kitchen

Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The brightness difference is modest but present — Hardwick White gives the walls a little more lift.

Sabre Gray1482 Kitchen

@steph_home_interiors

Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 kitchen

@thelittlefixerupper

Kitchen Cabinets

On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Hardwick White gives the walls a little more lift.

Sabre GrayKitchen Cabinets

@steph_home_interiors

Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 kitchen cabinets

@rozzimaygreenwood

Color Details

Sabre Gray
Benjamin Moore · 1482
Hex#A4A79E
LRV38.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1482
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Sabre Gray vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sabre Gray 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 Sabre Gray comparisons

See how Sabre Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Sabre Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sabre Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Sabre Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sabre Gray is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sabre Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Sabre Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sabre Gray reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Sabre Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Sabre Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Sabre Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Sabre Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sabre Gray reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Sabre Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Sabre Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Sabre Gray is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sabre Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Sabre Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Sabre Gray reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Sabre Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Sabre Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Sabre Gray reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Sabre Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Sabre Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Sabre Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Sabre Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Sabre Gray is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Sabre Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Sabre Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Calamine
Sabre Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Sabre Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Sabre Gray reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sabre Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sabre Gray is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Sabre Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sabre Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sabre Gray reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Sabre Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sabre Gray is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sabre Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sabre Gray reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Sabre Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Sabre Gray
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice