Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis76.2% Match SimilaritySave $97 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Peignoir
vs Behr Graceful Gray
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Peignoir (No. 286)? 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: 5.52
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Peignoir
Farrow & Ball (No. 286)
HEX: #CDC1BE โข LRV: 54
Budget Dupe (budget)$48/gal
Graceful Gray
Behr (PPU18-12)
HEX: #C8C5BE โข LRV: 56
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Good Coordinating Alternative"
Light Reflectance difference is only 2%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $97/gal (67%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Peignoir | Behr Graceful Gray | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #CDC1BE | #C8C5BE | ΔE 5.52 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 205, 193, 190 | 200, 197, 190 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 54% | 56% | Only 2% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Chiffon Pink, Gray Rose, Antique Mauve | Warm Greige, Soft Taupe, Balanced Gray | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $48 | Save $97/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $480 | Save $970 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 Behr Marquee/Premium tinted to Graceful Gray (PPU18-12). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Peignoir (No. 286)."