Farrow & Ball on a budget – these dupes will make your home look expensive for less
Here at YourHomeStyle, we absolutely love Farrow & Ball. Their iconic paint shades like Stiffkey Blue, Cornforth White and Sulking Room Pink are all over Instagram and Pinterest.
But if you've got a lot of wall space to cover or you're decorating on a tight budget, premium brands might be out of your price range. We get it! So we've scoured the high street decorating brands to find the best Farrow & Ball dupes.
Of course, you can always use a paint mixing service to try and obtain a perfect match to your favourite shade – many decorating stores offer custom colour matching. However, the accuracy of the match can vary a lot depending on the brand and the colour. Plus, there's always the risk you'll be disappointed with the final result. By opting for an existing paint colour, you know you'll get exactly what's on the tin.
One final note before we get started – don't forget that the final appearance of any paint can vary hugely depending on a number of factors. This includes the orientation of your room, placement of light sources, and even the lightbulbs you use.
We'd always recommend buying tester pots or stickers and trying them out before you buy.
Farrow & Ball alternatives: best budget paint colour matches
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Farrow & Ball blues
Farrow & Ball greens
Farrow & Ball neutrals
Farrow & Ball greys
Farrow & Ball pinks
Farrow & Ball yellows
Farrow & Ball reds
Best Farrow & Ball blue dupes
Farrow & Ball Stone Blue
Dulux Stonewashed Blue
A lively warm blue, Farrow & Ball's Stone Blue is a versatile shade that instantly uplifts any space. Dulux's Stonewashed Blue brings a similarly bright and breezy feeling, suitable for transforming whole rooms or for adding a pop of colour on doorways, window-frames, radiators or upcycled furniture.
Looking for more ways to use blue in your home? Check out these articles for plenty of inspiration:
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
Dulux Azure Fusion 1
In our opinion, Dulux's Azure Fusion 1 is nearly identical to Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue. We reckon you'd need to be a professional painter to tell them apart! This atmospheric shade will add drama to any space, from hallway to living room.
Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue
Dulux Heritage Midnight Teal
We believe Midnight Teal from Dulux's Heritage range is the closest match you'll find Stiffkey Blue – we could hardly tell them apart in our test! Although it's part of Dulux's premium offering, it's still significantly cheaper than F&B's iconic shade.
Farrow & Ball Railings
Dulux Cobalt Night
One of the most recognisable Farrow & Ball shades, Railings is a dramatic inky blue-black that looks just as good outside on a front door as it does inside on a feature wall, or even a whole room. If you want to embrace the dark look in a larger space, you can save by opting for Dulux's Cobalt Night.
Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue
Valspar Heart of the Jungle
A moody and mysterious blue-grey inspired by Scottish skies, Farrow & Ball's Inchrya Blue takes on all manner of tones and tinges in various lights. We love Valspar's Heart of the Jungle – like Inchrya Blue, it works equally well as a full-room colour, or just a small splash of drama.
Best Farrow & Ball green dupes
Farrow & Ball Breakfast Room Green
Valspar Night Vision
We had to search high and low for a colour match for Farrow & Ball's charming Breakfast Room Green – a unique shade that manages to be both cheerful and sophisticated. We finally found a match so close we think experts would struggle to tell the difference – Valspar's Night Vision, available at B&Q, is a fantastic affordable dupe.
Love green? Take a look at our dreamy green bedroom ideas and green kitchen ideas for a soothing, restful space.
Farrow & Ball Studio Green
Dulux Alpine View
With dark decor not going anywhere, dark green remains the ultimate on-trend choice. Studio Green is a classic Farrow & Ball shade – so much so, it was actually the colour the founders chose for their first studio, hence the name.
For that same 'so dark it's almost black' vibe, opt for Dulux's darkest green, Alpine View.
Farrow & Ball Mizzle
Crown Poetry
Named after the uniquely British mix of mist and drizzle, which so often hangs over our island, Farrow & Ball's Mizzle combines a grey sheen of rainfall with a soft green landscape. Crown's Poetry, from the premium Crafted range, gives off a similar, dreamy grey-green vibe, suitable for any room.
Farrow & Ball Sap Green
Dulux Sea Nettle
Yellow-toned greens, inspired by leaves, plants, moss and seaweed, are everywhere – and they’re part of the wider trend of bringing nature into your home. We love colours like Farrow & Ball's Sap Green for a porch or boot room, but Dulux's budget-friendly alternative, Sea Nettle, allows you to paint a much larger space without breaking the bank.
Farrow & Ball French Gray
Dulux Gooseberry Fool 3
Farrow & Ball's French Gray is a chic and timeless green-grey that will elevate any room – from kitchens to bedrooms, this shade looks elegant anywhere. Dulux's Gooseberry Fool 3 brings those same vibes, offering a grey-green that brings more personality than a beige or grey, while still being soothing enough to be used as a neutral.
Farrow & Ball Green Smoke
Crown Family Tree
Crown's Crafted collection is full of stunning timeless tones in a premium finish. The shade Family Tree is a muted blue-green that makes a fantastic budget-friendly alternative to Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke.
Best Farrow & Ball neutrals dupes
Farrow & Ball Ammonite
Dulux Dusted Moss 2
Sitting in the middle of warm and cool neutrals (but tipping slightly towards warm), Farrow & Ball's Ammonite takes its name from the fossils found along Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Dulux's Dusted Moss 2 is wonderfully similar, offering a slightly warm greige that reflects a pebble beach.
Farrow & Ball Peignoir
Dulux Expresso Delight 4
Inspired by a gauzy chiffon dressing gown from which it takes its name, Farrow & Ball's Peignoir is a delicate pale pink with a tinge of grey – it's the perfect sophisticated neutral for any room.
There's a tiny hint of brown in Dulux's Expresso Delight 4, but it makes a lovely alternative to Peignoir if you're looking for a warm, pink-toned neutral that's versatile enough to complement any room.
Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath
Dulux Bleached Lichen 2
With cosy, warm neutrals set to be a major trend in 2026, Farrow & Ball's Elephant's Breath is super in style right now. Luckily, Dulux has an impressive colour match – their comfortingly earthy, Bleached Lichen.
Embrace the trend and discover how to use a neutral palette in your home decor.
Farrow & Ball School House White
Dulux Cameo Silk 1
School House White is one of Farrow & Ball's classic shades – a warm off-white that adds character to any surface. Dulux's Cameo Silk 1 is a brilliant budget alternative that offers the same softness and slight cream undertone.
Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone
Dulux Egyptian Cotton
Dulux's Egyptian Cotton is an almost perfect match for Farrow & Ball's popular Skimming Stone. A classic neutral tone, use this shade to add warmth and texture to walls that might seem 'cold' in white. Check out the video below to see us testing the two paints side by side.
Farrow & Ball Cornforth White
Dulux Pebble Shore
Many of us are choosing pale greys over plain white or cream, as a soothing neutral backdrop that works with any decor scheme. That's why Farrow & Ball's Cornforth White has become one of their most popular shades, and Dulux's Pebble Shore offers the same understated versatility for a high street price.
Farrow & Ball grey dupes
Farrow & Ball Pigeon
Dulux Dusted Moss 1
As a blue-grey that strikes the eye as warm rather than cool, Pigeon by Farrow & Ball is a beautiful and unique shade. For a similar cosy grey, take a look at Dulux's Dusted Moss 1.
Farrow & Ball Down Pipe
Dulux Thunder Clouds
Farrow & Ball's Down Pipe is a deep lead grey with undertones of blue. If you're a fan of this iconic shade, you'll love Dulux's Thunder Clouds, which also captures that moody sky vibe.
Farrow & Ball Purbeck Stone
Valspar Graceful Grey
Like Farrow & Ball's beloved Purbeck Stone, Valspar's Graceful Grey is a soft and sophisticated earthy tone that's wonderfully versatile.
Farrow & Ball pink dupes
Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster
Dulux Crumpled Linen 1
With a yellow undertone that makes this dusty pink shade look pale terracotta in the right light, Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster is a tricky shade to match. However, Dulux's Crumpled Linen 1 boasts a similar soothing earthy pink.
Want to use more pink in your home? We've got plenty of ideas you'll love...
Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink
Dulux Wild Mushroom 2
A deep muted rose, Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink is a stunning shade for a dreamy bedroom scheme or a light-filled living room. The good news for budget-conscious shoppers is that Dulux's Wild Mushroom 2 is almost identical to the untrained eye, offering the same dusky romance for a high street price.
Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon
Valspar Cozy Cocoon
One of Farrow & Ball's most familiar colours, Dead Salmon is a warm brownish-pink that looks at home in any room, and can appear as anything from buff to deep mushroom, depending on your lighting.
Not only does Valspar's Cozy Cocoon have a somewhat more appealing name, it's also an extremely close match to Dead Salmon. It's very slightly darker though, so be sure to test it first – particularly if you're decorating a room that has limited natural light.
If you have a little more money to spend, Dulux Heritage Mid Umber is a dead ringer for Dead Salmon. We think it's one of the best Farrow & Ball dupes on the market – watch our video to see the shades next to each other.
Farrow & Ball yellow dupes
Farrow & Ball Babouche
Dulux Banana Split
Named after the soft leather slippers traditionally worn in Morocco, Babouche would work best in a light-filled room that can really show off this fabulous zingy yellow. Deliciously lemony, Dulux's Banana Split brings the same sunny vibe on a high street budget.
Farrow & Ball India Yellow
Crown Yarn
A rich and vibrant mustard tone, Farrow & Ball's India Yellow is great for walls and upcycling furniture. For a slightly cheaper option, check out the warm and rich Yarn from Crown's premium Crafted range.
Farrow & Ball red dupes
Farrow & Ball Eating Room Red
Valspar Wine Cask
Recent years have seen a shift towards deep and dramatic jewel tones, and Farrow & Ball's Eating Room Red fits the bill perfectly. If you're looking for something similar at a budget-friendly price point, Valspar's Wine Cask offers the same lush burgundy.
Farrow & Ball Incarnadine
Elle Decoration by Crown Velvetine No. 442
Incarnadine is one of our favourite Farrow & Ball shades and we've found a fab high street alternative – Velvetine, from the Elle Decoration range by Crown. This effortlessly glamorous crimson will give any room a luxurious makeover.
Refresh your walls for less with the best Farrow & Ball dupes
If you're in love with Farrow & Ball shades but on a budget, our alternatives will let you achieve the look for less! We hope you found your perfect colour palette in our helpful guide.
