Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Lulworth Blue |
| SKU | No. 89 |
| Hex | #A0B5BB |
| RGB | 160, 181, 187 |
| HSL | 193°, 17%, 68% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | blue-green / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue
Lulworth Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Lulworth Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
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 gray 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 Lulworth 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 #A0B5BB in HSL space. Pair Lulworth 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 Lulworth Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lulworth 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. 89 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dockside Blue (SW 7601), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Dockside Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Behr, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is Porch Ceiling (PPF-27) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Porch Ceiling swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santorini Blue (1634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Cat's Meow (8004-38C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Meow swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Blue By You (PPG1035-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Blue By You swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stonewash Blue (432-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Stonewash Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Lulworth Blue is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 46 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Falkland Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is Marine Layer (DET599) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marine Layer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Lulworth Blue. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Lulworth Blue. The nearest is Patina (CA190) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Patina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is Well Water (BD18) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Well Water swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is Costa (COSTA) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
Backdrop's nearest match is Underdog (BD-UD), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Lulworth Blue without repainting risk. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lulworth Blue
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lulworth Blue is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →