Setting Plaster → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Setting Plaster
If you love Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster but need a PPG 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 PPG, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Setting Plaster (No.231) is a medium pink with warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Setting Plaster and every PPG 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 PPG option is Warm Oatmeal (PPG1024-3) with a Delta E of 4, which is a "good match" level match. Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option. Similar character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
PPG Matches for Setting Plaster
Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option. Similar character.
| Setting Plaster | Warm Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 55 |
| Hex | #D0C3BD | #CDC5B7 |
| Undertone | Warm Plaster Pink | Warm Oatmeal Beige |
| Family | Pink | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Setting Plaster has warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink.
Warm Oatmeal has warm oatmeal beige undertones. A warm, comforting beige with the soft, textured quality of oatmeal. Neither too yellow nor too gray, it sits in that perfectly neutral warm space that makes rooms feel lived-in and welcoming.
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. Setting Plaster's warm plaster pink quality may read differently than Warm Oatmeal's warm oatmeal 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
Setting Plaster in Your Room
The pink is warm and organic. In bright rooms, the plaster-pink quality is distinctive. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, rosy neutral.
Warm Oatmeal in Your Room
The warm beige quality is consistent and comforting. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm, light beige. In dim rooms, the warmth provides gentle coziness. A reliable, crowd-pleasing neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Setting Plaster has an LRV of 52, while Warm Oatmeal 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 Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball recommends Setting Plaster for: bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 52, 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.
Warm Oatmeal is recommended for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. 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.
Setting Plaster in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Setting Plaster (No.231) is Warm Oatmeal (PPG1024-3) with a Delta E of 4, which rates as a "good match" match. Warm Oatmeal is the closest PPG option. Similar character. 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. Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color with warm plaster pink undertones and an LRV of 52. Warm Oatmeal is a PPG color with warm oatmeal beige undertones and an LRV of 55. 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 PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG 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.