Shaker Beige → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Shaker Beige (HC-45), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Shaker Beige
If you love Benjamin Moore Shaker 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 Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Shaker Beige (HC-45) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55.29) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Shaker 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 Shaker Beige. Stony Ground (No.211) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Stony Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 55. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Shaker Beige
Stony Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 55. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Shaker Beige | Stony Ground | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55.29 | 55 |
| Hex | #CFC3B1 | #CDC4B5 |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Stone Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Shaker Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A warm, golden beige. A classic BM color. Rich enough to be interesting, light enough for whole rooms.
Stony Ground has warm stone beige undertones. A warm, organic stone beige. The F&B equivalent of a warm greige. Natural and earthy, like the chalky limestone of the English countryside.
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. Shaker Beige's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Stony Ground's warm stone beige 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
Shaker Beige in Your Room
Warm and golden in all lighting. Traditional and comforting. A tried-and-true BM favorite.
Stony Ground in Your Room
Warm and organic. In bright rooms, a warm, natural beige. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding. Pairs beautifully with F&B's stronger accent colors.
LRV and Brightness
Shaker Beige has an LRV of 55.29, while Stony Ground has an LRV of 55. 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 Shaker Beige
Benjamin Moore recommends Shaker Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway. With an LRV of 55.29, 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.
Stony Ground is recommended for: living room, hallway, bedroom, kitchen, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Stony Ground in the same rooms you planned for Shaker Beige.
Shaker Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Shaker Beige (HC-45) is Stony Ground (No.211) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Stony Ground is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 55. 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. Shaker Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 55.29. Stony Ground is a Farrow & Ball color with warm stone beige undertones and an LRV of 55. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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, 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.