Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis83% Match SimilaritySave $63 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball De Nimes
vs Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud
Looking for a cheap equivalent to De Nimes (No. 299)? 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: 4
Original (luxury)$145/gal
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball (No. 299)
HEX: #586973 โข LRV: 18
Budget Dupe (premium)$82/gal
Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6249)
HEX: #65717B โข LRV: 19
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 1%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $63/gal (43%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball De Nimes | Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #586973 | #65717B | ΔE 4 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 88, 105, 115 | 101, 113, 123 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 18% | 19% | Only 1% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Denim Blue, Slate Gray, Vintage Muted | Slate Blue, Stormy Gray, Moody Denim | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $82 | Save $63/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $820 | Save $630 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 Sherwin-Williams Marquee/Premium tinted to Storm Cloud (SW 6249). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No. 299)."