Bancha vs Blue Refrain
Bancha is a Farrow & Ball color while Blue Refrain comes from Sherwin-Williams. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Blue Refrain reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 64 vs 13, Blue Refrain will read as the brighter of the two — a 51-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Bancha's warm character against Blue Refrain's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 50.9, 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 Blue Refrain Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Blue Refrain 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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