Whirlpool vs Hardwick White

WhirlpoolBenjamin MoorevsHardwick WhiteFarrow & BallΔE 20.4Distinct difference

Where Whirlpool belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Hardwick White is a Farrow & Ball color. Whirlpool reads as blue-grey, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Whirlpool (LRV 75) reflects noticeably more light than Hardwick White (LRV 44), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Whirlpool runs cool while Hardwick White is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 20.4, 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.

Color Details

Whirlpool
Benjamin Moore · CC-910
Hex#DEE2E3
LRV74.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-910
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Whirlpool vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Whirlpool
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Whirlpool
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Whirlpool
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Whirlpool
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Whirlpool
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Whirlpool
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Whirlpool
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Whirlpool
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Whirlpool
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

French Gray
Whirlpool
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Naval
Whirlpool
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Whirlpool
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Whirlpool
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Pure White
Whirlpool
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Whirlpool
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Whirlpool
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Whirlpool
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Whirlpool
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Whirlpool
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Whirlpool
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Whirlpool
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Calamine
Whirlpool
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Whirlpool reads slightly lighter

Treron
Whirlpool
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Whirlpool
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Whirlpool
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Whirlpool
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Whirlpool
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Whirlpool
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Whirlpool is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Whirlpool
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Whirlpool reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Whirlpool
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Nearly identical in tone