Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | De Nimes |
| SKU | No. 299 |
| Hex | #7C8C8E |
| RGB | 124, 140, 142 |
| HSL | 187°, 7%, 52% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Farrow & Ball De Nimes
With an LRV of 22, De Nimes is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
De Nimes works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to De Nimes 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 #7C8C8E in HSL space. Pair De Nimes 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 De Nimes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching De Nimes 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. 299 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of De Nimes
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to De Nimes is Moody Blue (SW 6221) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moody Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of De Nimes
At Behr, the closest color to De Nimes is Leisure Time (PPF-46) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Leisure Time swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of De Nimes
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Shaker Gray (1594) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shaker Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of De Nimes
At Valspar, the closest color to De Nimes is Cottage Door (8004-38E) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Door swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of De Nimes
The closest Glidden equivalent of De Nimes is Greyed Teal Green (90GG 26/070). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Greyed Teal Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Greyed Teal Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of De Nimes
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Alloy Gray (436-5DB) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alloy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of De Nimes
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to De Nimes is Tree Swallow (HGSW 3303) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tree Swallow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of De Nimes
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to De Nimes is Weathered Blue (DET560) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Weathered Blue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of De Nimes
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Deep Rock (JG-95) at ΔE 4.43 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Rock swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of De Nimes
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is London Road (0527) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Road swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of De Nimes
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Smoky Day (0491), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 28 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for De Nimes without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Day swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of De Nimes
Rodda has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Steel (CA194) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Steel swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of De Nimes
Portola Paints has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of De Nimes
Backdrop has no exact twin of De Nimes. The nearest is Polly Wants (BD-PW) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of De Nimes
Kompozit's nearest match is Smoky Day (0491), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for De Nimes without repainting risk. See the full Smoky Day swatch →