Clunch → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Clunch (No.2009), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Clunch
If you love Farrow & Ball Clunch but need a Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Clunch (No.2009) is a light off-white with warm chalk cream undertones. A warm, chalky cream named for the soft chalk-like stone used in English buildings. Richer than Wimborne White, lighter than Bone. Classic F&B warmth. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 66) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Clunch and every Sherwin Williams 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 Sherwin Williams option is Oyster Bar (SW 7565) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Oyster Bar is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Clunch
Oyster Bar is close.
| Clunch | Oyster Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 66 | 64 |
| Hex | #D7D1C6 | #D6CFC2 |
| Undertone | Warm Chalk Cream | Warm Sandy Beige |
| Family | Off-White | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Clunch has warm chalk cream undertones. A warm, chalky cream named for the soft chalk-like stone used in English buildings. Richer than Wimborne White, lighter than Bone. Classic F&B warmth.
Oyster Bar has warm sandy beige undertones. A warm, sandy beige with a coastal quality. Lighter than Canvas Tan, warmer than Agreeable Gray. The warm, natural color of oyster shells bleached by the sun.
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. Clunch's warm chalk cream quality may read differently than Oyster Bar's warm sandy 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
Clunch in Your Room
Warm and chalky. In bright rooms, a warm off-white with visible depth. In dim rooms, cozy and inviting.
Oyster Bar in Your Room
Warm and coastal. In bright rooms, the sandy quality is fresh and natural. In dim rooms, the warmth provides comfort. A relaxed, coastal neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Clunch has an LRV of 66, while Oyster Bar has an LRV of 64. 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 Clunch
Farrow & Ball recommends Clunch for: living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, dining room. With an LRV of 66, this is a light 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.
Oyster Bar is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Clunch (No.2009) is Oyster Bar (SW 7565) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Oyster Bar is close. 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. Clunch is a Farrow & Ball color with warm chalk cream undertones and an LRV of 66. Oyster Bar is a Sherwin Williams color with warm sandy beige undertones and an LRV of 64. With a Delta E of 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 4, 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 Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams 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.