Redend Point → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Redend Point (SW 9081), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Redend Point
If you love Sherwin Williams Redend Point 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.
Redend Point (SW 9081) is a medium-dark beige with warm pink-beige undertones. SW's 2023 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy beige with blush-pink undertones. Named for the red clay headlands of the Welsh coast. More sophisticated than a plain beige, with a rosy warmth. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 30) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Redend Point 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.
Honestly, Farrow & Ball does not have a perfect equivalent for Redend Point. The closest option is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 6, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Setting Plaster captures similar pink-blush warmth but is lighter. Both have that distinctive warm, rosy quality. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Farrow & Ball store.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Redend Point
Setting Plaster captures similar pink-blush warmth but is lighter. Both have that distinctive warm, rosy quality.
| Redend Point | Setting Plaster | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 30 | 52 |
| Hex | #AD9B8E | #D0C3BD |
| Undertone | Warm Pink-Beige | Warm Plaster Pink |
| Family | Beige | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Redend Point has warm pink-beige undertones. SW's 2023 Color of the Year. A warm, earthy beige with blush-pink undertones. Named for the red clay headlands of the Welsh coast. More sophisticated than a plain beige, with a rosy warmth.
Setting Plaster has warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink.
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
Redend Point in Your Room
The pink-beige warmth is subtle and refined. In bright rooms, the rosy quality shows. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm, earthy neutral. A distinctive warm neutral.
Setting Plaster in Your Room
The pink is warm and organic. In bright rooms, the plaster-pink quality is distinctive. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, rosy neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Redend Point has an LRV of 30, while Setting Plaster has an LRV of 52. That means Setting Plaster reflects more light. If you switch from Redend Point to Setting Plaster, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Redend Point
Sherwin Williams recommends Redend Point for: bedroom, living room, dining room, bathroom, hallway. With an LRV of 30, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Setting Plaster is recommended for: bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Setting Plaster in the same rooms you planned for Redend Point.
Redend Point in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Redend Point (SW 9081) is Setting Plaster (No.231) with a Delta E of 6, which rates as a "approximate" match. Setting Plaster captures similar pink-blush warmth but is lighter. Both have that distinctive warm, rosy quality. 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. Redend Point is a Sherwin Williams color with warm pink-beige undertones and an LRV of 30. Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color with warm plaster pink undertones and an LRV of 52. With a Delta E of 6, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 6, 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.