Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Canyon Dusk

If you love Behr Canyon Dusk 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.

Canyon Dusk (S210-4) is a medium-dark brown with warm terracotta undertones. Behr's 2019 Color of the Year. A warm terracotta brown with pink-orange undertones. Earthy and warm, inspired by desert canyon walls at sunset. A bold choice that brings natural warmth. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 24) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.

We calculated the perceptual color distance between Canyon Dusk 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.

Honestly, Farrow & Ball does not have a perfect equivalent for Canyon Dusk. The closest option is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 6.5, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Setting Plaster is pinker and lighter. Canyon Dusk's terracotta warmth is unique. No close F&B match. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Farrow & Ball store.

Farrow & Ball Matches for Canyon Dusk

Approximate · ΔE 6.5

Setting Plaster is pinker and lighter. Canyon Dusk's terracotta warmth is unique. No close F&B match.

Canyon DuskSetting Plaster
LRV2452
Hex#A5836C#D0C3BD
UndertoneWarm TerracottaWarm Plaster Pink
FamilyBrownPink

Undertone Comparison

Canyon Dusk has warm terracotta undertones. Behr's 2019 Color of the Year. A warm terracotta brown with pink-orange undertones. Earthy and warm, inspired by desert canyon walls at sunset. A bold choice that brings natural warmth.

Setting Plaster has warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink.

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. Canyon Dusk's warm terracotta quality may read differently than Setting Plaster's warm plaster pink 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

Canyon Dusk in Your Room

The terracotta warmth is rich and inviting. In bright rooms, the pink-orange glow is visible. In dim rooms, it deepens into a warm, earthy brown. Beautiful with cream whites and dark accents.

Setting Plaster in Your Room

The pink is warm and organic. In bright rooms, the plaster-pink quality is distinctive. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, rosy neutral.

LRV and Brightness

Canyon Dusk has an LRV of 24, while Setting Plaster has an LRV of 52. That means Setting Plaster reflects more light. If you switch from Canyon Dusk to Setting Plaster, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.

Best Rooms for Canyon Dusk

Behr recommends Canyon Dusk for: accent wall, dining room, bedroom, living room, powder room. With an LRV of 24, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.

Setting Plaster is recommended for: bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, bathroom. 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.

Canyon Dusk in Other Brands

Looking for Canyon Dusk equivalents in other brands besides Farrow & Ball? We have matches across all major paint brands.

Frequently Asked Questions

The closest Farrow & Ball match for Canyon Dusk (S210-4) is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 6.5, which rates as a "approximate" match. Setting Plaster is pinker and lighter. Canyon Dusk's terracotta warmth is unique. No close F&B match. 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. Canyon Dusk is a Behr color with warm terracotta undertones and an LRV of 24. Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color with warm plaster pink undertones and an LRV of 52. With a Delta E of 6.5, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 6.5, 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.

Colors on screen are approximations. Your monitor, lighting, and paint finish will affect how colors appear in your space. Always test with a physical paint sample before purchasing.

Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.