Rendezvous → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG Rendezvous (PPG1025-1), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Rendezvous
If you love PPG Rendezvous 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.
Rendezvous (PPG1025-1) is a very light white with warm cream white undertones. A warm cream white. PPG's go-to warm white for trim and walls. Less golden than Gypsum, brighter than Whiskers. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 82) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Rendezvous 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 Rendezvous. Strong White (No.2001) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Strong White is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Rendezvous
Strong White is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| Rendezvous | Strong White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 82 | 82 |
| Hex | #EBE7DF | #EAE6DE |
| Undertone | Warm Cream White | Warm Cream |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Rendezvous has warm cream white undertones. A warm cream white. PPG's go-to warm white for trim and walls. Less golden than Gypsum, brighter than Whiskers.
Strong White has warm cream undertones. A warm, creamy white with depth. More color than a pure white but still reads as white. The warmth comes from subtle cream undertones.
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
Rendezvous in Your Room
Clean and warm. Reads as a warm bright white in most rooms. Inviting without being obviously cream.
Strong White in Your Room
Warm and inviting. Reads as a rich, warm white rather than stark. The F&B pigmentation gives it remarkable depth for a white.
LRV and Brightness
Rendezvous has an LRV of 82, while Strong White has an LRV of 82. 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 Rendezvous
PPG recommends Rendezvous for: trim, whole house, cabinets, bedroom, living room. With an LRV of 82, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Strong White is recommended for: whole house, trim, living room, bedroom, 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.
Rendezvous in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Rendezvous (PPG1025-1) is Strong White (No.2001) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Strong White 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. Rendezvous is a PPG color with warm cream white undertones and an LRV of 82. Strong White is a Farrow & Ball color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 82. 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.