Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis97.1% Match SimilaritySave $51 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Cornforth White
vs Benjamin Moore Collingwood
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Cornforth White (No. 228)? Here is the scientific comparison, spectrophotometric ΔE score, and exact formula to get this mixed at Home Depot.
โ๏ธ Side-by-Side Visual Comparison
Notice how the human eye perceives both shades under identical D65 daylight.
ΔE: 1.09
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball (No. 228)
HEX: #D3CEC6 โข LRV: 59
Budget Dupe (premium)$94/gal
Collingwood
Benjamin Moore (OC-28)
HEX: #D6D2CB โข LRV: 62
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 3%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $51/gal (35%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Cornforth White | Benjamin Moore Collingwood | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #D3CEC6 | #D6D2CB | ΔE 1.09 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 211, 206, 198 | 214, 210, 203 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 59% | 62% | Only 3% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Muted Gray, Cool Stone, Subtle Violet | Neutral Gray, Stone Greige, Violet Muted Taupe | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $94 | Save $51/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $940 | Save $510 Total! |
๐ How to Order this Dupe at Home Depot
Copy and present this exact prompt to the paint counter technician.
"Hi, I would like 1 gallon of Benjamin Moore Marquee/Premium tinted to Collingwood (OC-28). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Cornforth White (No. 228)."