Bancha vs Pollen Powder
Where Bancha belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Pollen Powder is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Bancha belongs to the beige-greige family and Pollen Powder to the beige family. Pollen Powder (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 49.4, 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 Pollen Powder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Pollen Powder 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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