Mushroom Cap → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG Mushroom Cap (PPG1024-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Mushroom Cap
If you love PPG Mushroom Cap 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.
Mushroom Cap (PPG1024-2) is a light beige with warm mushroom beige undertones. A warm, light beige with the organic quality of a wild mushroom cap. Earthy and natural at a light depth. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 62) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Mushroom Cap 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 Bone (No.15) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Bone 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 Mushroom Cap
Bone is the closest F&B option. Similar character.
| Mushroom Cap | Bone | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 62 | 62 |
| Hex | #D4CDC2 | #D7D0C1 |
| Undertone | Warm Mushroom Beige | Warm Bone Cream |
| Family | Beige | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
Mushroom Cap has warm mushroom beige undertones. A warm, light beige with the organic quality of a wild mushroom cap. Earthy and natural at a light depth.
Bone has warm bone cream undertones. A warm, organic cream named for its resemblance to natural bone. Deeper than most F&B whites, with a rich, warm quality that feels both historic and contemporary. One of F&B's most versatile mid-range neutrals.
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. Mushroom Cap's warm mushroom beige quality may read differently than Bone's warm bone cream 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
Mushroom Cap in Your Room
Warm and organic. Reads as a warm, light beige in most rooms.
Bone in Your Room
The warm cream is consistent and inviting. In bright rooms, it reads as a warm off-white with real depth. In dim rooms, the warmth provides a cozy, enveloping quality. Beautiful with both modern and traditional furnishings.
LRV and Brightness
Mushroom Cap has an LRV of 62, while Bone has an LRV of 62. 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 Mushroom Cap
PPG recommends Mushroom Cap for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. With an LRV of 62, 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.
Bone is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Mushroom Cap (PPG1024-2) is Bone (No.15) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Bone 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. Mushroom Cap is a PPG color with warm mushroom beige undertones and an LRV of 62. Bone is a Farrow & Ball color with warm bone cream undertones and an LRV of 62. 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.