Cornforth White → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No.228), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Cornforth White
If you love Farrow & Ball Cornforth White but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Cornforth White (No.228) is a medium gray with cool neutral gray undertones. A mid-tone gray that sits right in the middle of warm and cool. One of the most neutral grays Farrow & Ball makes. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 55) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Cornforth White and every Benjamin Moore 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.
Honestly, Benjamin Moore does not have a perfect equivalent for Cornforth White. The closest option is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Revere Pewter is warmer. Cornforth White is cooler and more neutral. Similar lightness, different temperature. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Benjamin Moore store.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Cornforth White
Revere Pewter is warmer. Cornforth White is cooler and more neutral. Similar lightness, different temperature.
| Cornforth White | Revere Pewter | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 55 | 55.51 |
| Hex | #CAC6C0 | #CCC2B0 |
| Undertone | Cool Neutral Gray | Warm Beige |
| Family | Gray | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Cornforth White has cool neutral gray undertones. A mid-tone gray that sits right in the middle of warm and cool. One of the most neutral grays Farrow & Ball makes.
Revere Pewter has warm beige undertones. A true greige with warm beige undertones. Leans slightly toward yellow-green in certain light, but reads as a neutral warm gray in most conditions.
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. Cornforth White's cool neutral gray quality may read differently than Revere Pewter's warm 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
Cornforth White in Your Room
Remarkably balanced across lighting conditions. Doesn't pull pink, green, or blue the way many grays do. In bright light, it's a clean mid-gray. In dim light, it darkens gracefully.
Revere Pewter in Your Room
In north-facing rooms, the gray comes forward. In south-facing rooms, the warmth dominates. Under warm bulbs, it can lean slightly green. LED daylight bulbs keep it most neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Cornforth White has an LRV of 55, while Revere Pewter has an LRV of 55.51. 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 Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball recommends Cornforth White for: living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, office. With an LRV of 55, 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.
Revere Pewter is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, open floor plan, whole house. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Revere Pewter in the same rooms you planned for Cornforth White.
Cornforth White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Cornforth White (No.228) is Revere Pewter (HC-172) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Revere Pewter is warmer. Cornforth White is cooler and more neutral. Similar lightness, different temperature. 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. Cornforth White is a Farrow & Ball color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 55. Revere Pewter is a Benjamin Moore color with warm beige undertones and an LRV of 55.51. With a Delta E of 5.8, 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 5.8, 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 Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.