Hardwick White vs Serpentine
Where Hardwick White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Serpentine is a Little Greene color. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Hardwick White (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Serpentine (LRV 28), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Hardwick White runs warm while Serpentine is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 11.3, 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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Hardwick White vs Serpentine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardwick White on one side and Serpentine 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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