Hardwick White vs Worsted
Both from Farrow & Ball's palette. Hue-wise, Hardwick White belongs to the greige-grey family and Worsted to the grey family. Hardwick White (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Worsted (LRV 35), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hardwick White runs warm while Worsted is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 4 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Hardwick White vs Worsted in Real Spaces
4 real rooms side by side. Hardwick White and Worsted 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The LRV gap is large enough that Hardwick White will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Worsted would.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Hardwick White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Worsted.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Hardwick White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Worsted.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Hardwick White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Worsted.
Color Details
Hardwick White vs Worsted Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardwick White on one side and Worsted 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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