Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lancaster Yellow (No.249), at ΔE 2.89 — very close.
Lancaster Yellow is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.89 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 Lancaster Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.89very close
- LRV
- 81.05Benjamin Moore is 76.45
- Hex
- #F1EAB9#F2E5BA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lancaster Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Hound No.71ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.
- Hound Lemon No.2ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.6 points lower.
- Farrow's Cream No.67ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5 matched across all 13 brands →