Benjamin Moore → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lancaster Yellow (No.249), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Lancaster Yellow is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Lancaster Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 81.05Benjamin Moore is 77.43
- Hex
- #F1EAB9#F2E9C1 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lancaster Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Hound No.71ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- House White No.2012ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Farrow's Cream No.67ΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373 matched across all 13 brands →