Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Ancona Blue |
| SKU | No. 9805 |
| Hex | #A5BEB9 |
| RGB | 165, 190, 185 |
| HSL | 168°, 16%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue
Ancona Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Ancona Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Ancona Blue within Farrow & Ball's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A5BEB9 in HSL space. Pair Ancona Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ancona Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Farrow & Ball No. 9805 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Aquaverde (SW 9051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ancona Blue without repainting risk. See the full Aquaverde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Cascade Green (MQ6-36) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cascade Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ancona Blue
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Ancona Blue is Rhine River (689). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Rhine River and you'll get the same color. See the full Rhine River swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Mediterranean Dusk (M313) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46.5 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mediterranean Dusk swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At Glidden, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Willow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rainwash (331-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ancona Blue without repainting risk. See the full Rainwash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ancona Blue
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Worn Turquoise (HGSW 2315), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ancona Blue without repainting risk. See the full Worn Turquoise swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Ancona Blue. The nearest is Rainsong (DET541) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainsong swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Texas Summer (JG-64) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Texas Summer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Ancona Blue. The nearest is Ocean Cruise (0477) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Cruise swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Lucinda (H0042), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Ancona Blue without repainting risk. See the full Lucinda swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Ancona Blue. The nearest is Verdigris (CA185) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Verdigris swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ancona Blue
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Ancona Blue is Misty Morn (C2-702). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Misty Morn and you'll get the same color. See the full Misty Morn swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ancona Blue
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Ancona Blue. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Ancona Blue
The closest Annie Sloan equivalent of Ancona Blue is Svenska Blue (SVENSKA BLUE). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Annie Sloan is your counter, order Svenska Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Svenska Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ancona Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ancona Blue is Plunge (0701) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plunge swatch →