What is the HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Bancha?

The exact hexadecimal code for Farrow & Ball Bancha (No. 298) is #5A5E44. Its sRGB values are R: 90, G: 94, B: 68.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Bancha?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Farrow & Ball Bancha is 14. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Farrow & Ball Bancha?

The best budget match for Farrow & Ball Bancha is Sherwin-Williams Rosemary (SW 6187) with a 70.6% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 7.11), saving $63 per gallon.

What undertones does Bancha have?

Farrow & Ball Bancha features Japanese Olive, Warm Tea Leaf, Golden Moss undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Farrow & BallCode: No. 298Greens

Bancha

Named after Japanese green tea leaves. A protective, grounding olive green that embraces nature's restorative presence.

Dominant Undertones:

Japanese OliveWarm Tea LeafGolden Moss

Est. Price: $145/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

14/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$63/gal

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Bancha

HEX: #5A5E44 • LRV: 14

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🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#5A5E44

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

90, 94, 68

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

14%

Absorbs Light

HSL

69°, 16%, 32%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

4,0,28,63

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

luxury

$145/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Bancha

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$630 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

70.6% Match

Bancha

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6187)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):7.11

LRV Comparison:14 vs 14

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Benjamin Moore Alternative

61.2% Match

Bancha

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore (HC-166)

$94/gal

💰 Saves $51 per gallon

35% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):9.79

LRV Comparison:14 vs 14.6

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#3Sherwin-Williams Alternative

60% Match

Bancha

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7048)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):11.16

LRV Comparison:14 vs 8

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

60% Match

Bancha

Farrow & Ball

$145/gal

DUPE

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7674)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $63 per gallon

43% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):12.56

LRV Comparison:14 vs 10

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Bancha Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Rosemary	SW 6187	70.6%	7.11	$82	View Specs
Benjamin Moore	Kendall Charcoal	HC-166	61.2%	9.79	$94	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	60%	15.82	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	21.99	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Dark Kettle Black	4011-2	60%	18.79	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Bancha

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Farrow & Ball Bancha. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Bancha in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Bancha

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Farrow & Ball Bancha?

The official hexadecimal color code is #5A5E44. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 90, Green: 94, Blue: 68.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Bancha?

Bancha has an LRV of 14. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Bancha?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Rosemary (SW 6187), scoring a 70.6% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $63 per gallon.