Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Windy Sky 1639
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Borrowed Light (No.235), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Borrowed Light is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Borrowed Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 68.81Benjamin Moore is 65.66
- Hex
- #D1DADB#C8D8D9 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Borrowed Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kakelugn No.317ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Skylight No.205ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Middle Ground No.209ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Windy Sky 1639 matched across all 13 brands →