Heart Wood vs Bancha
Heart Wood (Dulux) and Bancha (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Heart Wood belongs to the grey family and Bancha to the beige-greige family. The 15-point LRV gap — 28 for Heart Wood vs 13 for Bancha — means Heart Wood will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 25.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Heart Wood vs Bancha Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Heart Wood on one side and Bancha 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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