Jitney → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for Farrow & Ball Jitney (No.293), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Jitney
If you love Farrow & Ball Jitney 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.
Jitney (No.293) is a medium beige with warm sand undertones. A warm, sandy beige with earthy undertones. The color of sun-bleached driftwood. Natural and effortlessly warm. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Jitney 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.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4.1, which is a "good match" level match. Grant Beige is similar. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Jitney
Grant Beige is similar. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals.
| Jitney | Grant Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 56.65 |
| Hex | #D2C7B5 | #CEC2AF |
| Undertone | Warm Sand | Warm Golden Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Jitney has warm sand undertones. A warm, sandy beige with earthy undertones. The color of sun-bleached driftwood. Natural and effortlessly warm.
Grant Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A rich, warm beige with golden undertones. Darker and more saturated than Manchester Tan. A classic, grounding neutral.
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. Jitney's warm sand quality may read differently than Grant Beige's warm golden 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
Jitney in Your Room
Reads as a warm, golden neutral in most rooms. The sandy quality makes it feel natural and organic. Beautiful with rattan and natural materials.
Grant Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige in all lighting. The golden quality makes rooms feel cozy. In bright light, it looks lighter and more honey-toned.
LRV and Brightness
Jitney has an LRV of 58, while Grant Beige has an LRV of 56.65. 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 Jitney
Farrow & Ball recommends Jitney for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, kitchen. With an LRV of 58, 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.
Grant Beige is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Grant Beige in the same rooms you planned for Jitney.
Jitney in Other Brands
Looking for Jitney equivalents in other brands besides Benjamin Moore? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Jitney (No.293) is Grant Beige (HC-83) with a Delta E of 4.1, which rates as a "good match" match. Grant Beige is similar. Both are warm, golden beige neutrals. 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. Jitney is a Farrow & Ball color with warm sand undertones and an LRV of 58. Grant Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 56.65. With a Delta E of 4.1, 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 4.1, 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.