Babouche vs Nasturtium
Where Babouche belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Nasturtium is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Babouche (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Nasturtium (LRV 50), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 24.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Babouche vs Nasturtium Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Babouche on one side and Nasturtium 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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