Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wizard CC-966
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Blue Maize (Blue Maize), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Blue Maize is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Blue Maize really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 6.4Benjamin Moore is 8.44
- Hex
- #3F4666#40466D in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Blue Maize is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serge No.9919ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Drawing Room Blue No.253ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 6.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wizard CC-966 matched across all 13 brands →