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Cornforth White vs Chic Gray

Farrow & Ball Cornforth White No.228 compared with Behr Chic Gray PPU26-10

Cornforth White and Chic Gray are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Cornforth White on the left and Chic Gray on the right
Cornforth White · Farrow & BallChic Gray · BehrPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 0.6 · Nearly identical

How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.

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Cornforth WhiteChic Gray
BrandFarrow & BallBehr
CodeNo.228PPU26-10
LRV6060
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyGrayGray
HEX#CFCBC4#CFCCC5
Good foropen-plan living areas, hallwaysopen-plan living areas, hallways

Questions

What is the difference between Cornforth White and Chic Gray?

Cornforth White and Chic Gray are practically the same color; most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 0.6) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Cornforth White or Chic Gray?

They have the same LRV (60), so they're equally light.

How does Cornforth White compare to Chic Gray in a north-facing room?

In north light Cornforth White will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip. The same goes for Chic Gray.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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