Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball
Switching from Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball? Find the closest Farrow & Ball paint to any Dunn-Edwards color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Dunn-Edwards color:
Popular Dunn-Edwards → Farrow & Ball conversions
| Dunn-Edwards | Closest Farrow & Ball | Match |
|---|---|---|
Whisper DEW340 | Au Lait No. CB9 | ΔE 0.84 · Looks identical |
Swiss Coffee DEW342 | White Tie No. 2002 | ΔE 0.98 · Looks identical |
Cool December DEC754 | Cromarty No. 285 | ΔE 2.06 · Very close |
Foggy Day DEW343 | Farrow's White No. 9812 | ΔE 1.38 · Practically the same |
Cottage White DEW341 | Farrow's White No. 9812 | ΔE 1.91 · Practically the same |
Tundra DET619 | Elephant's Breath No. 229 | ΔE 2.65 · Very close |
Battleship Gray DET636 | Mole's Breath No. 276 | ΔE 3.84 · A little different |
Iron Mountain DET637 | Beetle Black No. G16 | ΔE 2.58 · Very close |
Misty DEW364 | Skylight No. 205 | ΔE 1.68 · Practically the same |
Dover Cliffs DEC771 | Stirabout No. 300 | ΔE 3.05 · Very close |
Forever Linen DEC756 | Turret White No. G2 | ΔE 1.50 · Practically the same |
Stonish Beige DET625 | Green Stone No. 12 | ΔE 2.62 · Very close |
Maiden Voyage DEA178 | Drawing Room Blue No. 253 | ΔE 6.49 · Different color |
Pelican Bay DEC787 | Lulworth Blue No. 89 | ΔE 4.99 · A little different |
Berkshire Beige DEC760 | Wall White No. 58 | ΔE 3.67 · A little different |
Dover White DEW341 | Ringwold Ground No. 208 | ΔE 2.88 · Very close |
Lighthouse DEW342 | New White No. 59 | ΔE 0.76 · Looks identical |
Black DEA187 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 9.51 · Different color |
Quiet Reflection DEC783 | Parma Gray No. 27 | ΔE 4.74 · A little different |
Cabin Fever DET647 | Wainscot No. 55 | ΔE 4.30 · A little different |
Sequoia Dusk DET668 | Wainscot No. 55 | ΔE 2.24 · Very close |
Olive Branch DET503 | Calke Green No. 34 | ΔE 4.40 · A little different |
Pine Forest DET523 | Duck Green No. W55 | ΔE 1.92 · Practically the same |
Sage Brush DEC713 | Vitty Green No. G3 | ΔE 5.55 · Different color |
Almond DEW348 | Single Cream No. 9901 | ΔE 1.11 · Practically the same |
Cabaret DEA152 | Rectory Red No. 217 | ΔE 7.84 · Different color |
Indigo Mood DEA180 | Serge No. 9919 | ΔE 4.05 · A little different |
Asphalt DET631 | Pitch Black No. 256 | ΔE 2.08 · Very close |
Sea Trail DEW345 | Cromarty No. 285 | ΔE 2.06 · Very close |
Tortoise Shell DET656 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 7.91 · Different color |
Will the Farrow & Ball version look the same?
If the ΔE is under 2, almost certainly — most people can't tell two colors with ΔE under 2 apart, even side by side. 2–3.5 is close; above 5 starts to read as a different color. These matches use published hex values, which are approximations of the real paint, so always brush a sample on the wall before you commit.
How To Convert a Dunn-Edwards Color to Farrow & Ball
Converting a Dunn-Edwards paint color to Farrow & Ball takes two steps. First, find the Dunn-Edwards color you want to switch — type its name or code into the search box above, or click the swatch to pick the color by hand. The tool compares it against the full Farrow & Ball deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Farrow & Ball equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Farrow & Ball match to Dunn-Edwards Whisper is Au Lait (No. CB9) — a ΔE 0.84 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Farrow & Ball name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Farrow & Ball colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Farrow & Ball is sold.
Why Convert Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball?
Most people convert Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Farrow & Ball but not Dunn-Edwards, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Dunn-Edwards color was discontinued, because Farrow & Ball runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Farrow & Ball and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Farrow & Ball color that looks like the Dunn-Edwards original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Farrow & Ball paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Farrow & Ball Equivalent
Take the Farrow & Ball color name and code to the paint counter and ask for it in the finish you need — matte, eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. Finish changes how a color reads, so if you are matching an existing Dunn-Edwards wall, try to use the same sheen.
Buy a sample pot of the Farrow & Ball match first and brush it on the wall next to the Dunn-Edwards original if you still have it. Let it dry fully and look at it in daylight and under your lamps at night before you commit to a full gallon.
Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball conversion — FAQ
Is there a Farrow & Ball equivalent for every Dunn-Edwards color?+
For almost every color, yes. Farrow & Ball carries a deep deck, so most Dunn-Edwards colors land a close Farrow & Ball match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Dunn-Edwards colors may only reach a ΔE 3–5 match; in that case, ask the Farrow & Ball counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Farrow & Ball color to Dunn-Edwards Whisper?+
The closest Farrow & Ball match to Dunn-Edwards Whisper (DEW340) is Au Lait (No. CB9), a ΔE 0.84 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Dunn-Edwards color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Farrow & Ball paint match my existing Dunn-Edwards walls?+
If the ΔE is under 2 it will be very close, but an existing wall may have faded or yellowed over the years. Always brush a Farrow & Ball sample next to the old Dunn-Edwards paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Farrow & Ball colors back to Dunn-Edwards?+
Yes — use the Farrow & Ball → Dunn-Edwards converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Dunn-Edwards color to any Farrow & Ball shade.
Does Dunn-Edwards or Farrow & Ball paint cost less?+
Prices change by region, store, and sale, and the two brands sit in different product lines, so check current pricing at your local store. Many people convert Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball specifically because the Farrow & Ball version of a color comes out cheaper, but it is worth comparing the exact products side by side.
How accurate is this Dunn-Edwards to Farrow & Ball conversion?+
The matches use ΔE2000, the same perceptual color-difference formula paint chemists use to check that two batches came out the same. It is accurate for choosing between real paint formulas, but the hex values are screen approximations — so a sample on the wall is always the final check.