Sherwin-Williams to Farrow & Ball
Switching from Sherwin-Williams to Farrow & Ball? Find the closest Farrow & Ball paint to any Sherwin-Williams color — matched by ΔE2000, the perceptual color-difference standard. Popular conversions are below, or convert any Sherwin-Williams color:
Popular Sherwin-Williams → Farrow & Ball conversions
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 Sherwin-Williams Color to Farrow & Ball
Converting a Sherwin-Williams paint color to Farrow & Ball takes two steps. First, find the Sherwin-Williams color you want to switch — type its name or code into the search box above. The tool compares it against the full Farrow & Ball deck using ΔE2000, the color-difference standard paint labs rely on, and shows the closest Farrow & Ball equivalent along with a few close alternatives.
For example, the nearest Farrow & Ball match to Sherwin-Williams Alabaster 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 Sherwin-Williams to Farrow & Ball?
Most people convert Sherwin-Williams to Farrow & Ball for one of a few reasons. The most common is availability — your local store carries Farrow & Ball but not Sherwin-Williams, so matching the color lets you buy it close to home. Others switch because a favorite Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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.
Sherwin-Williams to Farrow & Ball conversion — FAQ
Is there a Farrow & Ball equivalent for every Sherwin-Williams color?+
For almost every color, yes. Farrow & Ball carries a deep deck, so most Sherwin-Williams colors land a close Farrow & Ball match — usually under ΔE 2, which looks identical to the eye. A handful of very saturated or specialty Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams Alabaster?+
The closest Farrow & Ball match to Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008) is Au Lait (No. CB9), a ΔE 0.84 match. You can find the same kind of equivalent for any other Sherwin-Williams color using the search box at the top of this page.
Will Farrow & Ball paint match my existing Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams paint and check it in your room's light before painting the whole wall.
Can I convert Farrow & Ball colors back to Sherwin-Williams?+
Yes — use the Farrow & Ball → Sherwin-Williams converter for the reverse direction. It works the same way, finding the closest Sherwin-Williams color to any Farrow & Ball shade.
Does Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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 Sherwin-Williams 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.