Bancha vs Dartmoor Mist
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Dartmoor Mist is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Bancha belongs to the beige-greige family and Dartmoor Mist to the blue family. Dartmoor Mist (LRV 71) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 49.7, 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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Bancha vs Dartmoor Mist Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Dartmoor Mist 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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