Swiss Coffee → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Behr Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Swiss Coffee
If you love Behr Swiss Coffee 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.
Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12) is a very light off-white with warm yellow-cream undertones. Behr's version of the classic warm off-white. Remarkably similar to the Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee. A cozy, creamy neutral. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 84) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Swiss Coffee 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 Slipper Satin (No.2004) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Slipper Satin is in the same warm off-white family. F&B's version has more depth and complexity. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Swiss Coffee
Slipper Satin is in the same warm off-white family. F&B's version has more depth and complexity.
| Swiss Coffee | Slipper Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 84 | 80 |
| Hex | #F0EADC | #E9E4DA |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Cream | Warm Satin Cream |
| Family | Off-White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Swiss Coffee has warm yellow-cream undertones. Behr's version of the classic warm off-white. Remarkably similar to the Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee. A cozy, creamy neutral.
Slipper Satin has warm satin cream undertones. A warm, creamy white with a silky quality. Between Wimborne White and Pointing in warmth.
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. Swiss Coffee's warm yellow-cream quality may read differently than Slipper Satin's warm satin cream 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
Swiss Coffee in Your Room
Warm and inviting across all lighting conditions. Under cool north light, it settles into a pleasant warm neutral. Under warm light, the cream becomes more apparent.
Slipper Satin in Your Room
Warm and refined. A sophisticated warm off-white.
LRV and Brightness
Swiss Coffee has an LRV of 84, while Slipper Satin has an LRV of 80. 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 Swiss Coffee
Behr recommends Swiss Coffee for: whole house, living room, bedroom, trim, cabinets. With an LRV of 84, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Slipper Satin is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, kitchen, trim. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Slipper Satin in the same rooms you planned for Swiss Coffee.
Swiss Coffee in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Swiss Coffee (PPU5-12) is Slipper Satin (No.2004) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Slipper Satin is in the same warm off-white family. F&B's version has more depth and complexity. 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. Swiss Coffee is a Behr color with warm yellow-cream undertones and an LRV of 84. Slipper Satin is a Farrow & Ball color with warm satin cream undertones and an LRV of 80. With a Delta E of 4, 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 4, 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.