Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kakelugn (No.317), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Kakelugn is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Kakelugn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 62.43Benjamin Moore is 61.5
- Hex
- #C5D1D8#C9D0D8 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Kakelugn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Borrowed Light No.235ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.
- Calluna No.270ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Skylight No.205ΔE 5.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Mist 1437 matched across all 13 brands →