Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pelt (No.254), at ΔE 9.23 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pelt is the closest option at ΔE 9.23, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Pelt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.23noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.66Benjamin Moore is 4.72
- Hex
- #53454F#382930 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pelt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 9.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Paean Black No.294ΔE 9.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Titmouse Blue Titmouse BlueΔE 9.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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