Whitemud vs Hardwick White
Whitemud is a Cloverdale Paint color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Whitemud reads as beige-greige, while Hardwick White reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 51 vs 44, Whitemud will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 5.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 5 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Whitemud vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces
5 real rooms side by side. Whitemud and Hardwick White 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. Whitemud has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
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 — Whitemud gives the walls a little more lift.
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 — Whitemud gives the walls a little more lift.
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. Whitemud reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
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 — Whitemud gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Whitemud vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Whitemud on one side and Hardwick White 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.
More Whitemud comparisons
See how Whitemud stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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At LRV 51 vs 27, Whitemud is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 51 vs 12, Whitemud is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 51, Skimming Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 51 vs 12, Whitemud is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (51 vs 45) makes Whitemud the marginally brighter of the two.
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Guilford Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 57 vs 51), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Just Walnut reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 51), opening up a space where Whitemud encloses it.