Color spec
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
| Name | Whirlybird |
| SKU | No. 309 |
| Hex | #ADBDA3 |
| RGB | 173, 189, 163 |
| HSL | 97°, 16%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | cool green tone |
| Family | Green |
About Farrow & Ball Whirlybird
Whirlybird 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 green 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.
Whirlybird is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 green 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Farrow & Ball colors
closest in the Farrow & Ball deckThe nearest shades to Whirlybird 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 #ADBDA3 in HSL space. Pair Whirlybird 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 Whirlybird Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Whirlybird 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. 309 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whirlybird
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Whirlybird is Colonial Revival Sea Green (SW 2825). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Colonial Revival Sea Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Colonial Revival Sea Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Whirlybird
The closest Behr equivalent of Whirlybird is Balanced (T17-07). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Balanced and you'll get the same color. See the full Balanced swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Whirlybird
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cedar Grove (444), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlybird without repainting risk. See the full Cedar Grove swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Whirlybird
At Valspar, the closest color to Whirlybird is Salon Green (8003-33C) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Salon Green swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Whirlybird
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Whirlybird. The nearest is Light Sage (PPG1124-4) at ΔE 4 — 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 Light Sage swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Whirlybird
At Glidden, the closest color to Whirlybird is Terrarium Green (10GY 48/163) — very close at ΔE 2.83, 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 Terrarium Green swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Whirlybird
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Whirlybird. The nearest is Saged Green (326-3DB) at ΔE 3.72 — 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 Saged Green swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Whirlybird
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Whirlybird is Community Garden (HGSW 2276) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Community Garden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Whirlybird
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fresh Thyme (DE5654), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlybird without repainting risk. See the full Fresh Thyme swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Whirlybird
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Whirlybird. The nearest is Freshly Cut Stems (JG-63) at ΔE 4.91 — 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 Freshly Cut Stems swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Whirlybird
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Whirlybird. The nearest is Green Glass (0751) at ΔE 3.87 — 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 Green Glass swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Whirlybird
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Whirlybird is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Whirlybird
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Whirlybird is Balsam (C2-684) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balsam swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Whirlybird
Clare's nearest match is Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Whirlybird without repainting risk. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Whirlybird
At Kompozit, the closest color to Whirlybird is Belladonna's Leaf (0743) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Belladonna's Leaf swatch →