Crestwood → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Crestwood (SW 0027), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Crestwood
If you love Sherwin Williams Crestwood 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 Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Crestwood (SW 0027) is a dark green with muted forest undertones. A muted forest green. Darker than Chatroom, lighter than Jasper. Named for the wooded hilltop, it carries that same elevated, natural quality. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 15) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Crestwood 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 Oval Room Blue (No.85) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Oval Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 15. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Crestwood
Oval Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 15. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible.
| Crestwood | Oval Room Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 15 | 15 |
| Hex | #788176 | #758C8F |
| Undertone | Muted Forest | Rich Blue-Green |
| Family | Green | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Crestwood has muted forest undertones. A muted forest green. Darker than Chatroom, lighter than Jasper. Named for the wooded hilltop, it carries that same elevated, natural quality.
Oval Room Blue has rich blue-green undertones. A sophisticated, muted teal-blue named for the oval rooms in Georgian architecture. More blue than Inchyra Blue, more green than a navy. One of F&B's most distinctive and beloved colors.
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. Crestwood's muted forest quality may read differently than Oval Room Blue's rich blue-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
Crestwood in Your Room
The forest green is muted and organic. In bright rooms, a definite green. In dim rooms, a dark gray-green.
Oval Room Blue in Your Room
In bright natural light, the teal-blue quality is striking and beautiful. In dim rooms, it reads as a moody dark teal-gray. Under warm light, the green emerges. Under cool light, the blue dominates. A chameleon color that rewards attention.
LRV and Brightness
Crestwood has an LRV of 15, while Oval Room Blue has an LRV of 15. 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 Crestwood
Sherwin Williams recommends Crestwood for: exterior, accent wall, kitchen cabinets, front door, office. With an LRV of 15, this is a 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.
Oval Room Blue is recommended for: living room, dining room, bedroom, accent wall, office. 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.
Crestwood in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Crestwood (SW 0027) is Oval Room Blue (No.85) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Oval Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 15. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible. 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. Crestwood is a Sherwin Williams color with muted forest undertones and an LRV of 15. Oval Room Blue is a Farrow & Ball color with rich blue-green undertones and an LRV of 15. 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.