Antique White → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Behr Antique White (PPU5-14), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Antique White
If you love Behr Antique White but need a Farrow & Ball alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Farrow & Ball, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Antique White (PPU5-14) is a light cream with warm antique cream undertones. A warm, golden cream with an antique quality. The warm, aged patina of old plaster walls. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 71) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Antique White and every Farrow & Ball color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Blackened (No.2011) with a Delta E of 3.7, which is a "good match" level match. Blackened is the closest F&B option. Similar character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Antique White
Blackened is the closest F&B option. Similar character.
| Antique White | Blackened | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 71 | 72 |
| Hex | #E0D8CA | #DBD9D4 |
| Undertone | Warm Antique Cream | Cool Off-White |
| Family | Cream | White |
Undertone Comparison
Antique White has warm antique cream undertones. A warm, golden cream with an antique quality. The warm, aged patina of old plaster walls.
Blackened has cool off-white undertones. A cool, sophisticated off-white with gray undertones. More gray than a typical white.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Antique White's warm antique cream quality may read differently than Blackened's cool off-white character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Antique White in Your Room
The golden warmth is inviting. In south-facing rooms, it glows. A timeless warm cream.
Blackened in Your Room
In bright rooms, reads as a cool, refined white. In dim rooms, the gray adds depth.
LRV and Brightness
Antique White has an LRV of 71, while Blackened has an LRV of 72. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Antique White
Behr recommends Antique White for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. With an LRV of 71, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Blackened is recommended for: whole house, bedroom, bathroom, hallway. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Antique White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Antique White (PPU5-14) is Blackened (No.2011) with a Delta E of 3.7, which rates as a "good match" match. Blackened is the closest F&B option. Similar character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Antique White is a Behr color with warm antique cream undertones and an LRV of 71. Blackened is a Farrow & Ball color with cool off-white undertones and an LRV of 72. With a Delta E of 3.7, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.7, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Farrow & Ball equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Farrow & Ball. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Farrow & Ball work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.