Palladian Blue → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue (HC-144), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Palladian Blue
If you love Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue 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 Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Palladian Blue (HC-144) is a medium green with soft green-blue undertones. A light, spa-like blue-green that reads as calming and fresh. More green than blue in most light, with a sophisticated muted quality. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56.12) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Palladian Blue 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 Pale Powder (No.204) with a Delta E of 5.2, which is a "good match" level match. Pale Powder is the closest F&B option but reads more gray-blue. Palladian Blue's green-blue vibrancy is hard to match in F&B's muted range. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Palladian Blue
Pale Powder is the closest F&B option but reads more gray-blue. Palladian Blue's green-blue vibrancy is hard to match in F&B's muted range.
| Palladian Blue | Pale Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56.12 | 68 |
| Hex | #BDD2C7 | #D5DDDB |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Blue | Pale Blue-Gray |
| Family | Green | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Palladian Blue has soft green-blue undertones. A light, spa-like blue-green that reads as calming and fresh. More green than blue in most light, with a sophisticated muted quality.
Pale Powder has pale blue-gray undertones. An ultra-light, powdery blue-gray. One of F&B's most popular bathroom colors. So light it barely registers as blue, yet it adds a cool, fresh quality that pure white cannot.
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. Palladian Blue's soft green-blue quality may read differently than Pale Powder's pale blue-gray 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
Palladian Blue in Your Room
In bright light, the green is dominant. In cooler or dimmer rooms, the blue comes forward. A true chameleon that always feels serene.
Pale Powder in Your Room
The blue is barely there. In most rooms, reads as a cool, fresh off-white. In bright natural light, the blue whisper shows. Always calming.
LRV and Brightness
Palladian Blue has an LRV of 56.12, while Pale Powder has an LRV of 68. That means Pale Powder reflects more light. If you switch from Palladian Blue to Pale Powder, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Palladian Blue
Benjamin Moore recommends Palladian Blue for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. With an LRV of 56.12, 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.
Pale Powder is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, hallway, laundry room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Pale Powder in the same rooms you planned for Palladian Blue.
Palladian Blue in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Palladian Blue (HC-144) is Pale Powder (No.204) with a Delta E of 5.2, which rates as a "good match" match. Pale Powder is the closest F&B option but reads more gray-blue. Palladian Blue's green-blue vibrancy is hard to match in F&B's muted range. 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. Palladian Blue is a Benjamin Moore color with soft green-blue undertones and an LRV of 56.12. Pale Powder is a Farrow & Ball color with pale blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 68. With a Delta E of 5.2, 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 5.2, 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.