Bancha vs Orient red
Bancha is a Farrow & Ball color while Orient red comes from RAL Classic. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Orient red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 13 and 14, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 54.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Orient red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Orient red 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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