River Valley vs Hardwick White
River Valley (Dulux) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, River Valley belongs to the blue family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 44 vs 44 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where River Valley leans cool, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.1 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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River Valley vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see River Valley 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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