Farrow & Ball to Sherwin-Williams
Switching from Farrow & Ball to Sherwin-Williams? Find the closest Sherwin-Williams 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 → Sherwin-Williams conversions
Will the Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams
Converting a Farrow & Ball paint color to Sherwin-Williams takes two steps. First, find the Farrow & Ball color you want to switch — type its name or code into the search box above. The tool compares it against the full Sherwin-Williams deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and shows the closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent along with a few close alternatives.
For example, the nearest Sherwin-Williams match to Farrow & Ball Pigeon is Acacia Haze (SW 9132) — a ΔE 1.15 match, close enough to read as the same color on the wall.
Once you have the Sherwin-Williams name and code, ask for it at any paint store. Sherwin-Williams colors are mixed to order on the same tinting machines, so you can buy the converted color anywhere Sherwin-Williams is sold.
Why Convert Farrow & Ball to Sherwin-Williams?
Most people convert Farrow & Ball to Sherwin-Williams for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams runs cheaper for the same shade, or because a contractor only sprays Sherwin-Williams and wants the whole job in one line.
Whatever the reason, the goal is the same: get a Sherwin-Williams color that looks like the Farrow & Ball original. Every match on this page is a real, in-stock Sherwin-Williams paint, so there is no custom mixing needed to make the swap.
Buying the Sherwin-Williams Equivalent
Take the Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams conversion — FAQ
Is there a Sherwin-Williams equivalent for every Farrow & Ball color?+
For almost every color, yes. Sherwin-Williams carries a deep deck, so most Farrow & Ball colors land a close Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams counter about a custom tint to your hex.
What is the closest Sherwin-Williams color to Farrow & Ball Pigeon?+
The closest Sherwin-Williams match to Farrow & Ball Pigeon (No. 25) is Acacia Haze (SW 9132), a ΔE 1.15 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams sample next to the old Farrow & Ball paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Sherwin-Williams colors back to Farrow & Ball?+
Yes — use the Sherwin-Williams → Farrow & Ball converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Farrow & Ball color to any Sherwin-Williams shade.
Does Farrow & Ball or Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams specifically because the Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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.