Lamp Room Gray → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray (No.88), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Lamp Room Gray
If you love Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Farrow & Ball, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Lamp Room Gray (No.88) is a medium-dark gray with cool blue-gray undertones. A mid-tone gray with cool blue undertones. Sophisticated and contemporary. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 32) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Lamp Room Gray and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Magnetic Gray (SW 7058) with a Delta E of 4.4, which is a "good match" level match. Magnetic Gray is more neutral. Lamp Room Gray is bluer. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Lamp Room Gray
Magnetic Gray is more neutral. Lamp Room Gray is bluer.
| Lamp Room Gray | Magnetic Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 32 | 42 |
| Hex | #ACABA6 | #B8B7B3 |
| Undertone | Cool Blue-Gray | Cool Neutral Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Lamp Room Gray has cool blue-gray undertones. A mid-tone gray with cool blue undertones. Sophisticated and contemporary.
Magnetic Gray has cool neutral gray undertones. A clean, cool mid-tone gray. One of SW's most neutral grays with minimal undertone pull.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Lamp Room Gray's cool blue-gray quality may read differently than Magnetic Gray's cool neutral gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Lamp Room Gray in Your Room
The blue undertone gives it a refined, cool quality. In warm light, it reads as a balanced gray.
Magnetic Gray in Your Room
Stays remarkably neutral. Does not pull warm, cool, purple, or green. Just clean gray.
LRV and Brightness
Lamp Room Gray has an LRV of 32, while Magnetic Gray has an LRV of 42. That means Magnetic Gray reflects more light. If you switch from Lamp Room Gray to Magnetic Gray, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball recommends Lamp Room Gray for: living room, bedroom, office, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 32, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Magnetic Gray is recommended for: living room, bedroom, bathroom, office, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Magnetic Gray in the same rooms you planned for Lamp Room Gray.
Lamp Room Gray in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Lamp Room Gray (No.88) is Magnetic Gray (SW 7058) with a Delta E of 4.4, which rates as a "good match" match. Magnetic Gray is more neutral. Lamp Room Gray is bluer. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Lamp Room Gray is a Farrow & Ball color with cool blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 32. Magnetic Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with cool neutral gray undertones and an LRV of 42. With a Delta E of 4.4, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.4, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.