Refined vs Cord
Refined is a Cloverdale Paint color while Cord comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Refined belongs to the beige-yellow family and Cord to the beige family. At LRV 55 vs 47, Cord will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Refined vs Cord in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Refined and Cord are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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. Cord returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Refined vs Cord Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Refined on one side and Cord 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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