Tuscan Beige → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Behr Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Tuscan Beige
If you love Behr Tuscan Beige 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.
Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11) is a medium beige with warm tuscan beige undertones. A warm beige inspired by Tuscan architecture. Earthy and golden, like sun-baked Italian stone. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Tuscan Beige 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 good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Tuscan Beige. Drop Cloth (No.283) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Drop Cloth is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Tuscan Beige
Drop Cloth is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| Tuscan Beige | Drop Cloth | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 53 |
| Hex | #C8BFB1 | #CCC2B2 |
| Undertone | Warm Tuscan Beige | Warm Linen Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Tuscan Beige has warm tuscan beige undertones. A warm beige inspired by Tuscan architecture. Earthy and golden, like sun-baked Italian stone.
Drop Cloth has warm linen beige undertones. A warm, linen-like beige. The color of natural canvas. Organic and earthy.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Tuscan Beige in Your Room
Warm and golden. Rich and inviting in all conditions.
Drop Cloth in Your Room
Warm and natural. Reads as a warm, organic beige.
LRV and Brightness
Tuscan Beige has an LRV of 52, while Drop Cloth has an LRV of 53. 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 Tuscan Beige
Behr recommends Tuscan Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium 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.
Drop Cloth is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Drop Cloth in the same rooms you planned for Tuscan Beige.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Tuscan Beige (PPU5-11) is Drop Cloth (No.283) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Drop Cloth is the closest F&B option. Very close 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. Tuscan Beige is a Behr color with warm tuscan beige undertones and an LRV of 52. Drop Cloth is a Farrow & Ball color with warm linen beige undertones and an LRV of 53. With a Delta E of 2.2, 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 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.