ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 861 and Farrow & Ball 275, ΔE 1.83 apart
Benjamin Moore Shale (861) and Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone (275) measure a delta-E of 1.83 apart. They sit within 0.1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 6.8 and 5. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Purbeck Stone depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 50.4 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Shale and Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone are delta-E 1.83 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Shale and Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone is delta-E 1.83.
| Shale | Purbeck Stone | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | 861 | 275 |
| Hex | #C3BDB1 | #C0BCB3 |
| Light reflectance | 50.5 | 50.4 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| Hue angle | 89.9° | 92.3° |
| Color family | gray | gray |