Hardwick White vs Biscay Bay
Where Hardwick White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Biscay Bay is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Hardwick White belongs to the greige-grey family and Biscay Bay to the blue family. Hardwick White (LRV 44) reflects noticeably more light than Biscay Bay (LRV 38), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 33.5, 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 Biscay Bay Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardwick White on one side and Biscay Bay 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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