Winter's Eve vs Bancha

Winter's EveBenjamin MoorevsBanchaFarrow & BallΔE 47.4Very different colors

Winter's Eve is a Benjamin Moore color while Bancha comes from Farrow & Ball. Winter's Eve reads as blue, while Bancha reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 18 vs 13, Winter's Eve will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Winter's Eve's cool character against Bancha's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 47.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Winter's Eve
Benjamin Moore · CC-844
Hex#40729C
LRV17.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-844
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Bancha
Farrow & Ball · 298
Hex#686a47
LRV13.3
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number298
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Winter's Eve vs Bancha Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Winter's Eve 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 Winter's Eve comparisons

See how Winter's Eve stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Winter's Eve
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Winter's Eve
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Winter's Eve
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Winter's Eve reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Winter's Eve
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Winter's Eve
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Winter's Eve
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Winter's Eve
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Winter's Eve
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Winter's Eve
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Winter's Eve
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Winter's Eve
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Winter's Eve reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Winter's Eve
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Winter's Eve
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Winter's Eve
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Winter's Eve
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Winter's Eve
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Winter's Eve
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Winter's Eve
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Winter's Eve
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Winter's Eve reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Winter's Eve
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Winter's Eve
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads noticeably lighter

Calamine
Winter's Eve
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Winter's Eve
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Winter's Eve
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Winter's Eve reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Winter's Eve
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Winter's Eve
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Winter's Eve
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Winter's Eve reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Winter's Eve
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Winter's Eve
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice

Just Walnut
Winter's Eve
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice

Winter's Eve vs Bancha Paint Color Comparison