Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bible Black (No.225), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
Bible Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 Bible Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 6.08Benjamin Moore is 9.82
- Hex
- #464454#504C5B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bible Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Titmouse Blue Titmouse BlueΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428 matched across all 13 brands →