Crushed Ice → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Crushed Ice
If you love Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice 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.
Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is a light gray with cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 72) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Crushed Ice 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 Ammonite (No.274) with a Delta E of 2.9, which is a "good match" level match. Ammonite is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Crushed Ice
Ammonite is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth.
| Crushed Ice | Ammonite | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 72 | 66 |
| Hex | #DADADB | #DAD5CD |
| Undertone | Cool Purple-Gray | Warm Stone |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Crushed Ice has cool purple-gray undertones. A very light gray with cool purple undertones. Almost reads as a tinted white. Airy and modern.
Ammonite has warm stone undertones. A light, warm gray with organic, stone-like undertones. Named after the fossilized shell, it captures that natural, earthy quality.
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. Crushed Ice's cool purple-gray quality may read differently than Ammonite's warm stone 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
Crushed Ice in Your Room
In bright rooms, it looks almost white with just a whisper of gray. In dim rooms, the gray is more apparent. The purple shows most in north-facing rooms.
Ammonite in Your Room
Reads as a soft, natural warm gray in most rooms. Less pink than many light grays. The earthy quality makes it pair beautifully with natural materials.
LRV and Brightness
Crushed Ice has an LRV of 72, while Ammonite has an LRV of 66. That means Crushed Ice reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Crushed Ice will make the space feel brighter and more open than Ammonite. If you are switching to the Farrow & Ball option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Crushed Ice
Sherwin Williams recommends Crushed Ice for: bathroom, bedroom, hallway, whole house, laundry room. With an LRV of 72, 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.
Ammonite is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, whole house, bathroom. 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 Crushed Ice (SW 7647) is Ammonite (No.274) with a Delta E of 2.9, which rates as a "good match" match. Ammonite is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 66. Very close match with F&B's signature chalky depth. 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. Crushed Ice is a Sherwin Williams color with cool purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 72. Ammonite is a Farrow & Ball color with warm stone undertones and an LRV of 66. With a Delta E of 2.9, 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 2.9, 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.