Best Dupes for Parma Gray
Parma Gray is a cool, clean blue that still carries Farrow & Ball’s chalky finish. It suits contemporary bedrooms, bathrooms, and hallways where Skylight feels too pastel.
Dupes for Parma Gray
| Brand ▲ | Colour ▲ | Rating ▲ | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Greene | Celestial Blue | 2 ⭐ | |
| Little Greene | Hortense | 2 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Wedgewood Gray | 2 ⭐ | |
| Little Greene | Bone China Blue Deep | 2 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Yarmouth Blue | 2 ⭐ | |
| Fired Earth | Smoke Blue | 1 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Smoke | 1 ⭐ | |
| Benjamin Moore | Athabasca | 1 ⭐ | |
| Fired Earth | Blue Grass | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Ocean Drive / Snow Hut | 2 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Misty Surf | 2 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Blue Willow | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Stormy / Fishing Trip | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Gray Frost | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Maiden Mist | 1 ⭐ | |
| PPG / Johnstone's | Chambray / Gentle Gust | 1 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Ozone | 2 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Greenwich Village | 2 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Gray Wool | 2 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Watery | 2 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Half Sea Fog | 2 ⭐ | |
| Behr | Flowing Breeze | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Shark Loop | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Winter Wonderland | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Blue Luna | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Blue Luna | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Lighthouse Shadows | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Driftwood Blues | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Seersucker | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | A List Blue | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Annabelle | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Grey Brook | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Offshore | 2 ⭐ | |
| Valspar | Elliott Bay | 2 ⭐ |
Parma Gray is crisp with a chalky finish
Cooler than Light Blue and more saturated than Skylight, Parma Gray brings a tailored quality to bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms. It feels smart and contemporary while still having Farrow & Ball’s soft, chalky texture.
Use it with Stiffkey Blue accents or Wevet trims for a clean palette. Layer in marble, chrome, or matte black details to keep the scheme crisp.
Testing dupes & finishes
Cool blues can go icy under LEDs, so test boards under the actual lighting plan. The right dupe should stay calm without turning steel gray. Washable matt offers a smooth finish for walls, while eggshell protects cabinetry and wainscoting.
When transitioning to softer blues like Borrowed Light, match sheens for cohesion.
Where Parma Gray excels
Bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and built-in wardrobes all benefit from its crispness. With warm timber flooring and linen textiles, the colour feels relaxed; with concrete and polished metal, it reads cool and modern.
Parma Gray vs Similar Shades
| Compared Colour | Relationship | When to choose it instead | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skylight | Softer pastel | Use on ceilings or lighter adjacent rooms. | View colour |
| Light Blue | Greyer blue | Pick for spaces needing a relaxed, misty look. | View colour |
| Borrowed Light | Ceiling partner | Keep things fresh overhead. | View colour |
| Stiffkey Blue | Deeper accent | Use on doors or cabinetry for contrast. | View colour |
| Wevet | Neutral foil | Ideal for trims to stop the scheme feeling cold. | View colour |