Summer Melon vs Bancha
Where Summer Melon belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Bancha is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Summer Melon belongs to the beige family and Bancha to the beige-greige family. Summer Melon (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 52 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Summer Melon runs red while Bancha is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 46.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Summer Melon vs Bancha Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Summer Melon 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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