Cord vs String
Both from Farrow & Ball's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. String (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Cord (LRV 55), a difference of 6 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. The ΔE 5.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Cord vs String in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Cord and String are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. String reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Cord vs String Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cord on one side and String 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.
More Cord comparisons
See how Cord stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
