Samovar Silver → Farrow & Ball
The closest Farrow & Ball matches for Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver (SW 6233), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Farrow & Ball Equivalent for Samovar Silver
If you love Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver 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.
Samovar Silver (SW 6233) is a medium blue with cool blue-silver undertones. A cool, silvery blue-gray. More blue than Silverplate, more gray than Silvermist. Named for the elegant Russian tea urn, it carries that same refined, cool sophistication. To find a good Farrow & Ball match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 42) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Samovar Silver 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 Mizzle (No.266) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. 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 Samovar Silver
Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. Similar character with F&B's chalky complexity, though some difference is visible.
| Samovar Silver | Mizzle | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 42 | 40 |
| Hex | #B7C0C1 | #B9BCB0 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Silver | Soft Sage-Gray |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Samovar Silver has cool blue-silver undertones. A cool, silvery blue-gray. More blue than Silverplate, more gray than Silvermist. Named for the elegant Russian tea urn, it carries that same refined, cool sophistication.
Mizzle has soft sage-gray undertones. A soft, misty sage green. Named for fine rain. Atmospheric and calming. More green than Ammonite, more gray than a true sage.
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. Samovar Silver's cool blue-silver quality may read differently than Mizzle's soft sage-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
Samovar Silver in Your Room
The blue-silver quality is consistent and refined. In bright rooms, the blue is soft and present. In dim rooms, the silver-gray takes over. Always sophisticated.
Mizzle in Your Room
In bright light, the sage quality is lovely. In dim rooms, it reads as a warm gray with green whispers. Atmospheric.
LRV and Brightness
Samovar Silver has an LRV of 42, while Mizzle has an LRV of 40. 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 Samovar Silver
Sherwin Williams recommends Samovar Silver for: bathroom, bedroom, office, living room, hallway. With an LRV of 42, this is a medium 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.
Mizzle is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, living room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Mizzle in the same rooms you planned for Samovar Silver.
Samovar Silver in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Samovar Silver (SW 6233) is Mizzle (No.266) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Mizzle is the closest Farrow & Ball option at LRV 40. 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. Samovar Silver is a Sherwin Williams color with cool blue-silver undertones and an LRV of 42. Mizzle is a Farrow & Ball color with soft sage-gray undertones and an LRV of 40. With a Delta E of 3.8, 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 3.8, 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.