ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 2003 and PPG 1047-1, ΔE 4.76 apart
Farrow & Ball Pointing (2003) and PPG Forever Faithful (1047-1) measure a delta-E of 4.76 apart. Pointing is 6.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Pointing holds more color, chroma 6.3 against 4.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Pointing reads as a yellow cast at hue angle 96.4 degrees, Forever Faithful as a greige at 58.0. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Forever Faithful depth in Farrow & Ball's line, start from its LRV of 80.0 rather than matching by name.
Farrow & Ball Pointing and PPG Forever Faithful are delta-E 4.76 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Pointing and PPG Forever Faithful is delta-E 4.76.
Farrow & Ball Pointing is lighter than PPG Forever Faithful by 6.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pointing | Forever Faithful | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | PPG |
| Code | 2003 | 1047-1 |
| Hex | #F3EFE3 | #EFE6E1 |
| Light reflectance | 86.3 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | greige |
| Chroma | 6.3 | 4.1 |
| Hue angle | 96.4° | 58.0° |
| Color family | white | gray |