Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore
Switching from Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore? Find the closest Benjamin Moore paint to any Farrow & Ball color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Farrow & Ball color:
Popular Farrow & Ball → Benjamin Moore conversions
| Farrow & Ball | Closest Benjamin Moore | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Blue No. 30 | Pacific Sea Teal 2049-10 | ΔE 4.14 · noticeable |
| Pitch Black No. 256 | Black PM-9 | ΔE 3.86 · noticeable |
| Down Pipe No. 26 | Deep Space 2125-20 | ΔE 0.62 · imperceptible |
| Elephant's Breath No. 229 | Smoke & Mirrors CSP-105 | ΔE 1.99 · near-perfect |
| Cornforth White No. 228 | Apparition 860 | ΔE 0.93 · imperceptible |
| Ammonite No. 274 | Coastal Fog 976 | ΔE 1.13 · near-perfect |
| Strong White No. 2001 | Feather Down 953 | ΔE 0.72 · imperceptible |
| All White No. 2005 | Spanish White 943 | ΔE 0.71 · imperceptible |
| Stiffkey Blue No. 281 | Gentleman's Gray 2062-20 | ΔE 2.70 · close |
| Setting Plaster No. 231 | Burlap 2163-50 | ΔE 1.55 · near-perfect |
| Inchyra Blue No. 289 | Ocean Floor 1630 | ΔE 3.44 · close |
| Studio Green No. 93 | Fatigue Green 2140-10 | ΔE 7.09 · different |
| Mole's Breath No. 276 | Windy City CSP-150 | ΔE 2.63 · close |
| Skimming Stone No. 241 | Skipping Stone CSP-155 | ΔE 0.53 · imperceptible |
| Pavilion Gray No. 242 | Sabre Gray 1482 | ΔE 1.86 · near-perfect |
| Off-Black No. 57 | Black Tar 2126-10 | ΔE 3.29 · close |
| Railings No. 31 | Black Iron 2120-20 | ΔE 0.65 · imperceptible |
| Plummett No. 272 | Geddy Gray CW-720 | ΔE 2.05 · close |
| Wevet No. 273 | Parish White CW-15 | ΔE 1.11 · near-perfect |
| Pointing No. 2003 | Sparkling Wine 949 | ΔE 0.53 · imperceptible |
| Slipper Satin No. 2004 | Prentis Cream CW-100 | ΔE 0.72 · imperceptible |
| Dimity No. 2008 | Lighthouse Landing 1044 | ΔE 1.75 · near-perfect |
| Dead Salmon No. 28 | Cream Soda 1082 | ΔE 1.32 · near-perfect |
| French Gray No. 18 | Sabre Gray 1482 | ΔE 1.51 · near-perfect |
| Lamp Room Gray No. 88 | Storm AF-700 | ΔE 0.88 · imperceptible |
| Card Room Green No. 79 | Gunsmith Gray CW-65 | ΔE 5.74 · different |
| Calke Green No. 34 | Great Barrington Green HC-122 | ΔE 1.43 · near-perfect |
| Mizzle No. 266 | Sabre Gray 1482 | ΔE 2.33 · close |
| Borrowed Light No. 235 | Alaskan Husky 1479 | ΔE 0.67 · imperceptible |
| Pigeon No. 25 | Oilcloth CSP-760 | ΔE 0.55 · imperceptible |
Will the Benjamin Moore 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 Farrow & Ball Color to Benjamin Moore
Converting a Farrow & Ball paint color to Benjamin Moore takes two steps. First, find the Farrow & Ball 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 Benjamin Moore deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Benjamin Moore equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Benjamin Moore match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is Pacific Sea Teal (2049-10) — a ΔE 4.14 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Benjamin Moore name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Benjamin Moore colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Benjamin Moore is sold.
Why Convert Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore?
Most people convert Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Benjamin Moore but not Farrow & Ball, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Farrow & Ball color was discontinued, because Benjamin Moore runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Benjamin Moore and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Benjamin Moore color that looks like the Farrow & Ball original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Benjamin Moore paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Benjamin Moore Equivalent
Take the Benjamin Moore 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 Farrow & Ball wall, try to use the same sheen.
Buy a sample pot of the Benjamin Moore match first and brush it on the wall next to the Farrow & Ball 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.
Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore conversion — FAQ
Is there a Benjamin Moore equivalent for every Farrow & Ball color?+
For almost every color, yes. Benjamin Moore carries a deep deck, so most Farrow & Ball colors land a close Benjamin Moore match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Farrow & Ball colors may only reach a ΔE 3–5 match; in that case, ask the Benjamin Moore counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Benjamin Moore color to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?+
The closest Benjamin Moore match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) is Pacific Sea Teal (2049-10), a ΔE 4.14 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Farrow & Ball color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Benjamin Moore paint match my existing Farrow & Ball 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 Benjamin Moore sample next to the old Farrow & Ball paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Benjamin Moore colors back to Farrow & Ball?+
Yes — use the Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Farrow & Ball color to any Benjamin Moore shade.
Does Farrow & Ball or Benjamin Moore 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 Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore specifically because the Benjamin Moore version of a color comes out cheaper, but it is worth comparing the exact products side by side.
How accurate is this Farrow & Ball to Benjamin Moore 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.