Hardwick White vs Sweet Gardenia
Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) and Sweet Gardenia (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Hardwick White belongs to the greige-grey family and Sweet Gardenia to the beige family. The 34-point LRV gap — 78 for Sweet Gardenia vs 44 for Hardwick White — means Sweet Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 19.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Sweet Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hardwick White on one side and Sweet Gardenia 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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