Bancha vs Deco Grey 1923
Bancha (Farrow & Ball) and Deco Grey 1923 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Bancha reads as beige-greige, while Deco Grey 1923 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 44-point LRV gap — 58 for Deco Grey 1923 vs 13 for Bancha — means Deco Grey 1923 will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 41.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Deco Grey 1923 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bancha on one side and Deco Grey 1923 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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