Repose Gray → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Repose Gray
If you love Sherwin Williams Repose Gray 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.
Repose Gray (SW 7015) is a medium gray with warm purple-gray undertones. A warm light gray with subtle purple-taupe undertones. Reads as a true gray in most conditions but avoids feeling cold or stark. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Repose Gray 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 Cornforth White (No.228) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Cornforth White is the closest F&B match. Both are balanced light grays that serve as excellent whole-house neutrals. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Farrow & Ball Matches for Repose Gray
Cornforth White is the closest F&B match. Both are balanced light grays that serve as excellent whole-house neutrals.
| Repose Gray | Cornforth White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 55 |
| Hex | #CCC7C1 | #CAC6C0 |
| Undertone | Warm Purple-Gray | Cool Neutral Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Repose Gray has warm purple-gray undertones. A warm light gray with subtle purple-taupe undertones. Reads as a true gray in most conditions but avoids feeling cold or stark.
Cornforth White has cool neutral gray undertones. A mid-tone gray that sits right in the middle of warm and cool. One of the most neutral grays Farrow & Ball makes.
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. Repose Gray's warm purple-gray quality may read differently than Cornforth White's cool neutral gray 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
Repose Gray in Your Room
The purple undertone is most visible in bright, cool light. In warm or dim light, it reads as a clean warm gray. Pairs well with both warm and cool accents.
Cornforth White in Your Room
Remarkably balanced across lighting conditions. Doesn't pull pink, green, or blue the way many grays do. In bright light, it's a clean mid-gray. In dim light, it darkens gracefully.
LRV and Brightness
Repose Gray has an LRV of 58, while Cornforth White has an LRV of 55. 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 Repose Gray
Sherwin Williams recommends Repose Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, whole house. With an LRV of 58, this is a medium 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.
Cornforth White is recommended for: living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Cornforth White in the same rooms you planned for Repose Gray.
Repose Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Repose Gray (SW 7015) is Cornforth White (No.228) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Cornforth White is the closest F&B match. Both are balanced light grays that serve as excellent whole-house neutrals. 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. Repose Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 58. Cornforth White is a Farrow & Ball color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 55. With a Delta E of 4.4, 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 4.4, 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.