Canyon Stone → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Canyon Stone
If you love PPG Canyon Stone 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.
Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6) is a medium-dark taupe with warm canyon taupe undertones. A warm, earthy taupe named for desert canyon walls. Deeper than Polished Limestone. PPG's darkest warm neutral. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Canyon Stone 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 good news: there is a strong Farrow & Ball match for Canyon Stone. Mouse's Back (No.40) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Mouse's Back is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Canyon Stone
Mouse's Back is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| Canyon Stone | Mouse's Back | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22 | 22 |
| Hex | #958D83 | #968D82 |
| Undertone | Warm Canyon Taupe | Warm Mouse-Brown |
| Family | Taupe | Taupe |
Undertone Comparison
Canyon Stone has warm canyon taupe undertones. A warm, earthy taupe named for desert canyon walls. Deeper than Polished Limestone. PPG's darkest warm neutral.
Mouse's Back has warm mouse-brown undertones. A warm, earthy brown-taupe with the subtle, organic quality of a field mouse. One of F&B's most beloved neutrals for its depth and warmth. Not a color that tries hard; it simply is.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Canyon Stone in Your Room
Warm and earthy. In bright rooms, a rich warm taupe. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
Mouse's Back in Your Room
Warm and grounding. In bright rooms, a rich warm taupe. In dim rooms, cozy and intimate. Under candlelight, deeply atmospheric.
LRV and Brightness
Canyon Stone has an LRV of 22, while Mouse's Back has an LRV of 22. 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 Canyon Stone
PPG recommends Canyon Stone for: accent wall, exterior, dining room, office, living room. With an LRV of 22, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Mouse's Back is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, accent wall, study. 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.
Canyon Stone in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6) is Mouse's Back (No.40) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Mouse's Back is the closest F&B option. Very close match. 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. Canyon Stone is a PPG color with warm canyon taupe undertones and an LRV of 22. Mouse's Back is a Farrow & Ball color with warm mouse-brown undertones and an LRV of 22. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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 2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
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.