Bancha vs Pearl gentian blue
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pearl gentian blue is a RAL Classic color. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Pearl gentian blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pearl gentian blue (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 37.5, 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 Pearl gentian blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Pearl gentian blue 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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