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
| Sherwin-Williams | Closest Farrow & Ball | Match |
|---|---|---|
Agreeable Gray SW 7029 | Shadow Gray No. 9904 | ΔE 1.98 · Practically the same |
Repose Gray SW 7015 | Shadow Gray No. 9904 | ΔE 1.79 · Practically the same |
Alabaster SW 7008 | Au Lait No. CB9 | ΔE 0.84 · Looks identical |
Pure White SW 7005 | Wevet No. 273 | ΔE 2.02 · Very close |
Sea Salt SW 6204 | Blanc de Chine No. 9814 | ΔE 1.23 · Practically the same |
Accessible Beige SW 7036 | Skimmed Milk White No. W7 | ΔE 2.85 · Very close |
Naval SW 6244 | Titmouse Blue No. W24 | ΔE 9.80 · Different color |
Urbane Bronze SW 7048 | Tar No. CC1 | ΔE 5.48 · Different color |
Tricorn Black SW 6258 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 4.24 · A little different |
Iron Ore SW 7069 | Off-Black No. 57 | ΔE 2.13 · Very close |
Mindful Gray SW 7016 | Jitney No. 293 | ΔE 4.18 · A little different |
Evergreen Fog SW 9130 | Lichen No. 19 | ΔE 1.31 · Practically the same |
Snowbound SW 7004 | Au Lait No. CB9 | ΔE 1.00 · Practically the same |
Worldly Gray SW 7043 | Stony Ground No. 211 | ΔE 1.13 · Practically the same |
Pewter Green SW 6208 | Beetle Black No. G16 | ΔE 5.07 · Different color |
Peppercorn SW 7674 | Reduced Green No. 313 | ΔE 4.32 · A little different |
Dorian Gray SW 7017 | Light Gray No. 17 | ΔE 2.39 · Very close |
Greek Villa SW 7551 | James White No. 2010 | ΔE 2.34 · Very close |
Extra White SW 7006 | Pointing No. 2003 | ΔE 0.96 · Looks identical |
Comfort Gray SW 6205 | Light Blue No. 22 | ΔE 2.78 · Very close |
Rainwashed SW 6211 | Powder Blue No. 23 | ΔE 0.95 · Looks identical |
Indigo Batik SW 7602 | Drawing Room Blue No. 253 | ΔE 6.49 · Different color |
Inkwell SW 6992 | Smelt Black No. G18 | ΔE 9.28 · Different color |
Tradewind SW 6218 | Lulworth Blue No. 89 | ΔE 5.10 · Different color |
Anew Gray SW 7030 | Jitney No. 293 | ΔE 2.97 · Very close |
Kilim Beige SW 6106 | Wall White No. 58 | ΔE 4.04 · A little different |
Sage SW 7732 | Pigeon No. 25 | ΔE 2.26 · Very close |
Halcyon Green SW 6213 | Chappell Green No. 83 | ΔE 1.98 · Practically the same |
Quietude SW 6212 | Blue Gray No. 91 | ΔE 4.16 · A little different |
Creamy SW 7012 | House White No. 2012 | ΔE 1.04 · Practically the same |
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, 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 Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray is Shadow Gray (No. 9904) — a ΔE 1.98 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 Agreeable Gray?+
The closest Farrow & Ball match to Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) is Shadow Gray (No. 9904), a ΔE 1.98 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.