White Sage → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for PPG White Sage (PPG1131-2), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for White Sage
If you love PPG White Sage 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.
White Sage (PPG1131-2) is a light green with light sage white undertones. A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 64) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between White Sage 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 Cromarty (No.285) with a Delta E of 2.6, which is a "good match" level match. Cromarty is the closest F&B option. Very close match. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for White Sage
Cromarty is the closest F&B option. Very close match.
| White Sage | Cromarty | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 64 | 60 |
| Hex | #D1D8CE | #CDD5CD |
| Undertone | Light Sage White | Soft Green |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
White Sage has light sage white undertones. A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green.
Cromarty has soft green undertones. A light, fresh green-gray named for the Scottish firth. Clean and calming.
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
White Sage in Your Room
In most rooms, reads as a cool off-white with a green whisper. The sage shows most in bright, natural light. A subtle, refreshing choice.
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
White Sage has an LRV of 64, 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 White Sage
PPG recommends White Sage for: bathroom, nursery, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. With an LRV of 64, 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 White Sage.
White Sage in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for White Sage (PPG1131-2) is Cromarty (No.285) with a Delta E of 2.6, which rates as a "good 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. White Sage is a PPG color with light sage white undertones and an LRV of 64. Cromarty is a Farrow & Ball color with soft green undertones and an LRV of 60. With a Delta E of 2.6, 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 2.6, 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.