Misty Aqua → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Misty Aqua
If you love PPG Misty Aqua 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.
Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3) is a light green with soft aqua-green undertones. A soft, misty aqua-green. Lighter and more delicate than Dusty Aqua. Like morning mist over a still pond. PPG's gentlest blue-green option for bathrooms and bedrooms. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 60) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Misty Aqua 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 Misty Aqua. Cromarty (No.285) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Cromarty is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Misty Aqua
Cromarty is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| Misty Aqua | Cromarty | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 60 | 60 |
| Hex | #C9D7D0 | #CDD5CD |
| Undertone | Soft Aqua-Green | Soft Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Misty Aqua has soft aqua-green undertones. A soft, misty aqua-green. Lighter and more delicate than Dusty Aqua. Like morning mist over a still pond. PPG's gentlest blue-green option for bathrooms and bedrooms.
Cromarty has soft green undertones. A light, fresh green-gray named for the Scottish firth. Clean and calming.
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. Misty Aqua's soft aqua-green quality may read differently than Cromarty's soft 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
Misty Aqua in Your Room
The aqua-green is whisper-soft. In bright rooms, the green and blue play together beautifully. In dim rooms, it reads as a cool, calming neutral. Always serene.
Cromarty in Your Room
The green is soft and pleasant. In cool rooms, it reads as a green-tinged gray. In warm rooms, more purely green.
LRV and Brightness
Misty Aqua has an LRV of 60, while Cromarty has an LRV of 60. 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 Misty Aqua
PPG recommends Misty Aqua for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, laundry room, sunroom. With an LRV of 60, this is a light 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.
Cromarty is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, nursery, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Cromarty in the same rooms you planned for Misty Aqua.
Misty Aqua in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Misty Aqua (PPG1147-3) is Cromarty (No.285) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Cromarty 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. Misty Aqua is a PPG color with soft aqua-green undertones and an LRV of 60. Cromarty is a Farrow & Ball color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 60. 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.