Bancha vs Friar's Brown
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Friar's Brown is a PPG color. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Bancha (LRV 13) reflects noticeably more light than Friar's Brown (LRV 8), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.4, 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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Bancha vs Friar's Brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Friar's Brown 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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