HGTV Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of HGTV Home Ecru HGSW6135
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cord (No.16), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Cord is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 HGTV Home and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Cord really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 54.2HGTV Home is 51
- Hex
- #D1C19F#D0BA94 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cord is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hay No.37ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points higher.
- Cats Paw No.240ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.
- Double Cream No.9907ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.1 points higher.