Dusty Aqua Alt 2 → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG Dusty Aqua Alt 2 (PPG1146-3), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Dusty Aqua Alt 2
If you love PPG Dusty Aqua Alt 2 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 PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dusty Aqua Alt 2 (PPG1146-3) is a medium blue with soft aquamarine undertones. A soft aquamarine. Lighter and more delicate than Dusty Aqua. The color of a shallow tropical lagoon. Refreshing and calming. To find a good Farrow & Ball 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 Dusty Aqua Alt 2 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Farrow & Ball option is Vert De Terre (No.234) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Vert De Terre is the closest F&B option. Similar character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Dusty Aqua Alt 2
Vert De Terre is the closest F&B option. Similar character.
| Dusty Aqua Alt 2 | Vert De Terre | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 58 |
| Hex | #C6D4D3 | #C8D2C6 |
| Undertone | Soft Aquamarine | Soft French Green |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Dusty Aqua Alt 2 has soft aquamarine undertones. A soft aquamarine. Lighter and more delicate than Dusty Aqua. The color of a shallow tropical lagoon. Refreshing and calming.
Vert De Terre has soft french green undertones. A soft, sophisticated green named for the French 'green of the earth.' Lighter and more refined than Mizzle, with the subtle, chalky quality that defines F&B's palette.
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. Dusty Aqua Alt 2's soft aquamarine quality may read differently than Vert De Terre's soft french green 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
Dusty Aqua Alt 2 in Your Room
The aquamarine is soft and dreamy. In bright rooms, the blue-green plays together. In dim rooms, a cool calming neutral.
Vert De Terre in Your Room
The French green is soft and cultivated. In bright rooms, a delicate sage tint. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Understated elegance.
LRV and Brightness
Dusty Aqua Alt 2 has an LRV of 58, while Vert De Terre has an LRV of 58. 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 Dusty Aqua Alt 2
PPG recommends Dusty Aqua Alt 2 for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. 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.
Vert De Terre is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, living room, nursery, kitchen. 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 Farrow & Ball match for Dusty Aqua Alt 2 (PPG1146-3) is Vert De Terre (No.234) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Vert De Terre is the closest F&B 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. Dusty Aqua Alt 2 is a PPG color with soft aquamarine undertones and an LRV of 58. Vert De Terre is a Farrow & Ball color with soft french green undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 3.5, 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 3.5, 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 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.