Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Water Drops 659
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Middle Ground (No.209), at ΔE 7.89 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Middle Ground is the closest option at ΔE 7.89, 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 Middle Ground really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.89noticeably different
- LRV
- 58.38Benjamin Moore is 72.99
- Hex
- #BCCDC5#C2E7DD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.6 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Middle Ground is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teresa's Green No.236ΔE 8.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.1 points lower.
- Palm PalmΔE 9.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.
- Ancona Blue No.9805ΔE 10.12 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 24.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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