Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Tanner's Brown (No.255), at ΔE 3.92 — close.
Tanner's Brown is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.92 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 Tanner's Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.92close
- LRV
- 7.05Benjamin Moore is 9.06
- Hex
- #4F4A4A#564E48 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Tanner's Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mahogany No.36ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Liquorice LiquoriceΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Tar TarΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542 matched across all 13 brands →