Cirrus vs Hardwick White

CirrusCloverdale PaintvsHardwick WhiteFarrow & BallΔE 12.2Distinct difference

Cirrus is a Cloverdale Paint color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Cirrus reads as blue-grey, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 51 vs 44, Cirrus will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 12.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cirrus vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces

5 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cirrus and Hardwick White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Cirrus has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

CirrusCirrus CA188 by Cloverdale Paint — Living Room

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Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 living room

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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 — Cirrus gives the walls a little more lift.

CirrusCirrus CA188 by Cloverdale Paint — Bedroom

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Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 bedroom

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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 — Cirrus gives the walls a little more lift.

CirrusCirrus CA188 by Cloverdale Paint — Kitchen

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Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 kitchen

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Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Cirrus reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

CirrusCirrus CA188 by Cloverdale Paint — Dining Room

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Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 dining room

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Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cirrus gives the walls a little more lift.

CirrusCirrus CA188 by Cloverdale Paint — Bathroom

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Hardwick WhiteFarrow and Ball Hardwick White 5 bathroom

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Color Details

Cirrus
Cloverdale Paint · CA188
Hex#B4BFC1
LRV50.8
BrandCloverdale Paint
NumberCA188
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Cirrus vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

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

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

White Dove
Cirrus
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cirrus
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Cirrus
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cirrus
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Cirrus
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cirrus reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Cirrus
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Cirrus
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Cirrus
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Cirrus
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cirrus reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Cirrus
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Cirrus reads slightly lighter

Naval
Cirrus
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Cirrus
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Cirrus
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Pure White
Cirrus
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Cirrus
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Cirrus
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Cirrus
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Cirrus
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Cirrus
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Cirrus
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Cirrus
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Cirrus reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Cirrus
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Cirrus
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cirrus
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Cirrus
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Cirrus reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Cirrus
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cirrus reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Cirrus
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cirrus
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cirrus is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Cirrus
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter

Just Walnut
Cirrus
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut reads noticeably lighter