Bancha vs Long Weekend
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Long Weekend is a PPG color. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Long Weekend reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Long Weekend (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 22 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 34.2, 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 Long Weekend Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Long Weekend 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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