Prescott Green → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Prescott Green (HC-140), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Prescott Green
If you love Benjamin Moore Prescott Green 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.
Prescott Green (HC-140) is a medium-dark green with muted green undertones. A muted green from the Historical Collection. Between Sandy Hook Gray and Copley Gray in character. Classic New England green. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 22.33) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Prescott Green 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 Prescott Green. Pigeon (No.25) comes in with a Delta E of 2.4, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Prescott Green
Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Prescott Green | Pigeon | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22.33 | 25 |
| Hex | #959B8B | #98A196 |
| Undertone | Muted Green | Muted Green-Gray |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Prescott Green has muted green undertones. A muted green from the Historical Collection. Between Sandy Hook Gray and Copley Gray in character. Classic New England green.
Pigeon has muted green-gray undertones. A sophisticated muted green-gray. The color of a pigeon's breast. Complex, organic, and distinctly Farrow & Ball.
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
Prescott Green in Your Room
The green is muted and historic. In bright rooms, a definite sage-green. In dim rooms, a warm dark gray-green.
Pigeon in Your Room
In bright light, the green is soft and natural. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated medium gray. Changes beautifully throughout the day.
LRV and Brightness
Prescott Green has an LRV of 22.33, while Pigeon has an LRV of 25. 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 Prescott Green
Benjamin Moore recommends Prescott Green for: exterior, living room, kitchen, office, accent wall. With an LRV of 22.33, 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.
Pigeon is recommended for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, exterior. 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.
Prescott Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Prescott Green (HC-140) is Pigeon (No.25) with a Delta E of 2.4, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Pigeon is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 25. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. 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. Prescott Green is a Benjamin Moore color with muted green undertones and an LRV of 22.33. Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color with muted green-gray undertones and an LRV of 25. With a Delta E of 2.4, 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 2.4, 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.