Wythe Blue → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (HC-143), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Wythe Blue
If you love Benjamin Moore Wythe 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.
Wythe Blue (HC-143) is a medium blue with soft teal-blue undertones. A muted teal-blue with gray undertones. More colorful than Sea Salt, less bright than a true teal. Named for colonial Williamsburg history. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 48.37) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wythe 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 good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Wythe Blue. Light Blue (No.22) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Light Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 50. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Wythe Blue
Light Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 50. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Wythe Blue | Light Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 48.37 | 50 |
| Hex | #B9CBC6 | #BECCCC |
| Undertone | Soft Teal-Blue | Classic Light Blue |
| Family | Blue | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Wythe Blue has soft teal-blue undertones. A muted teal-blue with gray undertones. More colorful than Sea Salt, less bright than a true teal. Named for colonial Williamsburg history.
Light Blue has classic light blue undertones. One of Farrow & Ball's most iconic colors. A classic, sophisticated light blue with gray undertones that keep it from feeling juvenile or overly bright. The blue of drawing rooms and Swedish country houses.
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. Wythe Blue's soft teal-blue quality may read differently than Light Blue's classic light blue 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
Wythe Blue in Your Room
The teal quality is most visible in bright natural light. In dim rooms, it reads as a sophisticated gray-blue. Beautiful and historical.
Light Blue in Your Room
In bright light, it reads as a definite but soft blue. In dim rooms, the gray pulls it into sophisticated neutral territory. Under warm light, the blue softens. Under cool light, it brightens beautifully.
LRV and Brightness
Wythe Blue has an LRV of 48.37, while Light Blue has an LRV of 50. 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 Wythe Blue
Benjamin Moore recommends Wythe Blue for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, office. With an LRV of 48.37, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Light Blue is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery, dining room. 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.
Wythe Blue in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Wythe Blue (HC-143) is Light Blue (No.22) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Light Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 50. 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. Wythe Blue is a Benjamin Moore color with soft teal-blue undertones and an LRV of 48.37. Light Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with classic light blue undertones and an LRV of 50. 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.