ComparisonComparisonFarrow & Ball 273 and PPG 1047-1, ΔE 3.49 apart
Farrow & Ball Wevet (273) and PPG Forever Faithful (1047-1) measure a delta-E of 3.49 apart. Wevet is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Forever Faithful holds more color, chroma 4.1 against 1.1, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Wevet reads as a true neutral at hue angle 90.7 degrees, Forever Faithful as a greige at 58.0. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. 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 Wevet and PPG Forever Faithful are delta-E 3.49 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Farrow & Ball Wevet and PPG Forever Faithful is delta-E 3.49.
Farrow & Ball Wevet is lighter than PPG Forever Faithful by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Wevet | Forever Faithful | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Farrow & Ball | PPG |
| Code | 273 | 1047-1 |
| Hex | #ECEBE9 | #EFE6E1 |
| Light reflectance | 83.1 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | greige |
| Chroma | 1.1 | 4.1 |
| Hue angle | 90.7° | 58.0° |
| Color family | white | gray |