Kittiwake vs Faded Flaxflower
Kittiwake is a Farrow & Ball color while Faded Flaxflower comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 44 vs 39, Faded Flaxflower will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Kittiwake vs Faded Flaxflower in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Kittiwake and Faded Flaxflower 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.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Faded Flaxflower gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Kittiwake vs Faded Flaxflower Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Kittiwake on one side and Faded Flaxflower 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.
More Kittiwake comparisons
See how Kittiwake stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
