Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Finch 2024-40
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Yellowcake (No.279), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Yellowcake is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Yellowcake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 71Benjamin Moore is 68.04
- Hex
- #E9DF63#ECDC71 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Yellowcake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sherbert Lemon No.9914ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Butterweed No.9802ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Citrona CitronaΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Finch 2024-40 matched across all 13 brands →