Head-to-Head Dupe Analysis76.3% Match SimilaritySave $63 / Gallon
Farrow & Ball Studio Green
vs Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
Looking for a cheap equivalent to Studio Green (No. 93)? 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: 5.48
Original (luxury)$145/gal
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball (No. 93)
HEX: #333732 โข LRV: 4
Budget Dupe (premium)$82/gal
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams (SW 7069)
HEX: #434341 โข LRV: 6
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 $63/gal (43%)
Technical Specification Comparison
Objective measurements recorded under standard CIE D65 illuminant.
| Metric | Farrow & Ball Studio Green | Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore | Difference / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexadecimal Code | #333732 | #434341 | ΔE 5.48 |
| sRGB Coordinates | 51, 55, 50 | 67, 67, 65 | Near-parallel chromaticity |
| LRV (Light Reflectance) | 4% | 6% | Only 2% variance |
| Dominant Undertones | Deep Forest Green, Black, Moody Pine | Deep Charcoal, Soft Black, Warm Slate | 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 Iron Ore (SW 7069). This is a verified match for Farrow & Ball Studio Green (No. 93)."