Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Smoked Trout (No.60), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Smoked Trout is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.25 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Smoked Trout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 40.6Benjamin Moore is 41.94
- Hex
- #BDA794#C4A996 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Smoked Trout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Templeton Pink No.303ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Dead Salmon No.28ΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
- Entrance Hall Pink No.61ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Venetian Portico AF-185 matched across all 13 brands →