Sonoma Clay vs Bancha

Sonoma ClayBenjamin MoorevsBanchaFarrow & BallΔE 38.0Very different colors

Sonoma Clay (Benjamin Moore) and Bancha (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Sonoma Clay reads as pink, while Bancha reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 36-point LRV gap — 49 for Sonoma Clay vs 13 for Bancha — means Sonoma Clay will open up a space more effectively. Where Sonoma Clay leans red, Bancha reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.0 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.

Color Details

Sonoma Clay
Benjamin Moore · 1242
Hex#CFB7B1
LRV49.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1242
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Bancha
Farrow & Ball · 298
Hex#686a47
LRV13.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number298
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Sonoma Clay vs Bancha Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Sonoma Clay on one side and Bancha 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 Sonoma Clay comparisons

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

White Dove
Sonoma Clay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Sonoma Clay
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Sonoma Clay
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Sonoma Clay
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Sonoma Clay
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Sonoma Clay
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Sonoma Clay
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Sonoma Clay
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Sonoma Clay
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Sonoma Clay
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Sonoma Clay reads slightly lighter

Naval
Sonoma Clay
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Sonoma Clay
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Sonoma Clay
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Sonoma Clay reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Sonoma Clay
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Sonoma Clay
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Sonoma Clay
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Sonoma Clay
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Sonoma Clay
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Sonoma Clay
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Sonoma Clay
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Sonoma Clay
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Sonoma Clay reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Sonoma Clay
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Sonoma Clay
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Sonoma Clay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Sonoma Clay
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Sonoma Clay reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Sonoma Clay
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Sonoma Clay reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Sonoma Clay
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Sonoma Clay
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Sonoma Clay is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Sonoma Clay
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Sonoma Clay
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter