Quartz Flint 2 vs Hardwick White
Quartz Flint 2 is a Dulux color while Hardwick White comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Quartz Flint 2 belongs to the blue-grey family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. At LRV 54 vs 44, Quartz Flint 2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Quartz Flint 2's cool character against Hardwick White's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Quartz Flint 2 vs Hardwick White in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Quartz Flint 2 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Quartz Flint 2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Hardwick White would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Quartz Flint 2 will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Hardwick White would.
Color Details
Quartz Flint 2 vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Quartz Flint 2 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.
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