Farrow & Ball to Dunn-Edwards
Switching from Farrow & Ball to Dunn-Edwards? Find the closest Dunn-Edwards 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 → Dunn-Edwards conversions
| Farrow & Ball | Closest Dunn-Edwards | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Blue No. 30 | Old Mill DEA185 | ΔE 10.06 · different |
| Pitch Black No. 256 | Black DEA002 | ΔE 5.78 · different |
| Down Pipe No. 26 | Edge of Black DE6349 | ΔE 1.98 · near-perfect |
| Elephant's Breath No. 229 | Sunbleached Pine DESS42 | ΔE 2.61 · close |
| Cornforth White No. 228 | Bone Dry DEGR22 | ΔE 0.55 · imperceptible |
| Ammonite No. 274 | Moonstone Beach DEBN62 | ΔE 0.50 · imperceptible |
| Strong White No. 2001 | Pueblo White DET675 | ΔE 0.52 · imperceptible |
| All White No. 2005 | Antique White DEW351 | ΔE 0.82 · imperceptible |
| Stiffkey Blue No. 281 | Parisian Night DEA184 | ΔE 2.37 · close |
| Setting Plaster No. 231 | Apache Tan DEC746 | ΔE 1.46 · near-perfect |
| Inchyra Blue No. 289 | Made of Steel DET593 | ΔE 0.87 · imperceptible |
| Studio Green No. 93 | Refined Green DEA181 | ΔE 6.01 · different |
| Mole's Breath No. 276 | Smoked Oak Brown DEBN76 | ΔE 5.51 · different |
| Skimming Stone No. 241 | Heather DEC773 | ΔE 0.41 · imperceptible |
| Pavilion Gray No. 242 | Distant Dusk DEGR46 | ΔE 3.16 · close |
| Off-Black No. 57 | Black DEA002 | ΔE 2.93 · close |
| Railings No. 31 | Carbonized Wood DESS50 | ΔE 1.96 · near-perfect |
| Plummett No. 272 | Enchanted Eve DE6313 | ΔE 3.20 · close |
| Wevet No. 273 | Whispering Rain DE5533 | ΔE 2.34 · close |
| Pointing No. 2003 | Antique White DEW351 | ΔE 1.04 · near-perfect |
| Slipper Satin No. 2004 | Bone DEC765 | ΔE 2.22 · close |
| Dimity No. 2008 | Natural Radiance DET660 | ΔE 0.84 · imperceptible |
| Dead Salmon No. 28 | Sandal DEC715 | ΔE 1.56 · near-perfect |
| French Gray No. 18 | Casting Shadow DE6291 | ΔE 3.31 · close |
| Lamp Room Gray No. 88 | Baby Seal DE6361 | ΔE 2.39 · close |
| Card Room Green No. 79 | Stone Craft DE6292 | ΔE 2.69 · close |
| Calke Green No. 34 | Moss Covered DE6265 | ΔE 2.12 · close |
| Mizzle No. 266 | Whale Watching DET512 | ΔE 2.53 · close |
| Borrowed Light No. 235 | Rainy Season DE6310 | ΔE 1.57 · near-perfect |
| Pigeon No. 25 | Misty Lake DEGR41 | ΔE 0.73 · imperceptible |
Will the Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards
Converting a Farrow & Ball paint color to Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and puts the closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent at the top of the list.
For example, the nearest Dunn-Edwards match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue is Old Mill (DEA185) — a ΔE 10.06 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Dunn-Edwards name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Dunn-Edwards colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Dunn-Edwards is sold.
Why Convert Farrow & Ball to Dunn-Edwards?
Most people convert Farrow & Ball to Dunn-Edwards for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Dunn-Edwards and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Dunn-Edwards color that looks like the Farrow & Ball original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Dunn-Edwards paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Dunn-Edwards Equivalent
Take the Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards conversion — FAQ
Is there a Dunn-Edwards equivalent for every Farrow & Ball color?+
For almost every color, yes. Dunn-Edwards carries a deep deck, so most Farrow & Ball colors land a close Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Dunn-Edwards color to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue?+
The closest Dunn-Edwards match to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No. 30) is Old Mill (DEA185), a ΔE 10.06 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 Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards sample next to the old Farrow & Ball paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Dunn-Edwards colors back to Farrow & Ball?+
Yes — use the Dunn-Edwards → Farrow & Ball converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Farrow & Ball color to any Dunn-Edwards shade.
Does Farrow & Ball or Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards specifically because the Dunn-Edwards 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 Dunn-Edwards 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.