Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown HC-69
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Broccoli Brown (No.198), at ΔE 3.45 — very close.
Broccoli Brown is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.45 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 Broccoli Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.45very close
- LRV
- 18.12Benjamin Moore is 16.54
- Hex
- #827462#7B6C5D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Broccoli Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salon Drab No.290ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- London Clay No.244ΔE 4.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Pantalon No.221ΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whitall Brown HC-69 matched across all 13 brands →