Everything you need to know about colour matching, sampling, pricing, and where to buy Farrow & Ball alternatives. We update this page whenever new questions come in, so treat it as your go-to reference before placing an order.
Our dupes are rated from one to five stars based on undertone match, saturation, and feedback from decorators. Four- and five-star options perform extremely well in real homes, but we still recommend painting a sample board before committing. Lighting and sheen can affect perceived accuracy, so always test in the room where the colour will live.
Each colour page includes a Shop button with regional links. For the UK we surface Dulux, Dulux Decorator Centre, The Paint Shed, and Amazon; for the US we currently link to Amazon listings with more retailers coming soon. Switch the region toggle in the footer to see the right set of links.
Yes—our A–Z index lists every shade we track. If Farrow & Ball release a new colour it’s usually added within a few days. Missing a shade? Let us know via the contact details on the privacy page.
Order a sample pot or peel-and-stick swatch from the dupe brand, then paint two coats on card or lining paper. Move the sample around the room and check it in daylight and evening lighting. Compare it directly with the Farrow & Ball swatch to see undertone shifts before buying full tins.
Most mainstream brands like Dulux Trade, Little Greene, and Benjamin Moore offer equivalent finishes (e.g., matte, eggshell, gloss). Coverage and durability can vary slightly, so choose a finish suitable for your space—kitchens and bathrooms benefit from washable emulsions, while heritage rooms can use chalkier formulations.
Some decorators have local paint centres mix Farrow & Ball recipes into trade bases. Results are inconsistent because mixing machines rely on third-party formulas. We recommend sticking to tested dupes that we’ve rated, since they’re based on verified colour matches rather than improvised mixes.
Yes—some links use affiliate tracking, which helps keep Barrow & Fall running at no extra cost to you. We only list dupes that pass our accuracy screening, regardless of affiliate availability.