Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis94.8% Match SimilaritySave $93 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue
vs Magnolia Home Weekend
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Stiffkey Blue (No. 281)? 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: 1.55
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball (No. 281)
HEX: #3C4B56 โข LRV: 10
Budget Dupe (budget)$52/gal
Weekend
Magnolia Home (JG-03)
HEX: #3A4A58 โข LRV: 10
๐ฏ Editorial Verdict:"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Light Reflectance difference is only 0%. Once painted across an entire room, natural light bounce creates identical atmosphere.
Cost Difference
Save $93/gal (64%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue | Magnolia Home Weekend | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #3C4B56 | #3A4A58 | ΔE 1.55 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 60, 75, 86 | 58, 74, 88 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 10% | 10% | Only 0% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Norfolk Blue, Navy Indigo, Coastal Dark | Dusty Denim, Deep Teal Blue, Navy | Complementary tones |
| Price Per Gallon (MSRP) | $145 | $52 | Save $93/gal |
| Whole House Cost (10 gal) | $1450 | $520 | Save $930 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 Magnolia Home Marquee/Premium tinted to Weekend (JG-03). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No. 281)."