Magnolia Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Magnolia Home Fine Black JG-144
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Paean Black (No.294), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Paean Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Magnolia Home and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Magnolia 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 Paean Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 5.86Magnolia Home is 6.23
- Hex
- #484348#47464B in Magnolia Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Paean Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Off-Black No.57ΔE 3.00 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Liquorice LiquoriceΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Railings No.31ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Fine Black JG-144 matched across all 13 brands →