Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis84.2% Match SimilaritySave $63 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone
vs Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Oxford Stone (No. 264)? 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: 3.76
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball (No. 264)
HEX: #C8BBA9 โข LRV: 47
Budget Dupe (premium)$82/gal
Kilim Beige
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6106)
HEX: #D8C7B0 โข LRV: 57
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 10%. 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 Oxford Stone | Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #C8BBA9 | #D8C7B0 | ΔE 3.76 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 200, 187, 169 | 216, 199, 176 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 47% | 57% | Only 10% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Warm Limestone, Honey Taupe, Historic Stone | Warm Beige, Caramel Warmth, Golden Tan | 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 Kilim Beige (SW 6106). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone (No. 264)."