Hardwick White vs Mermaid Tears
Where Hardwick White belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Mermaid Tears is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Hardwick White belongs to the greige-grey family and Mermaid Tears to the yellow family. Mermaid Tears (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Hardwick White (LRV 44), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.0, 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 Mermaid Tears Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardwick White on one side and Mermaid Tears 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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