Setting Plaster → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster (No.231), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Setting Plaster
If you love Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster 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.
Setting Plaster (No.231) is a medium pink with warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 52) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Setting Plaster 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.
Honestly, Sherwin Williams does not have a perfect equivalent for Setting Plaster. The closest option is Resounding Rose (SW 6318) with a Delta E of 5.8, but at that distance the difference will be visible. Resounding Rose is darker. Setting Plaster is lighter and pinker. If getting this exact color is critical, you may want to explore custom color matching at a Sherwin Williams store.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Setting Plaster
Resounding Rose is darker. Setting Plaster is lighter and pinker.
| Setting Plaster | Resounding Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 52 | 35 |
| Hex | #D0C3BD | #BAA6A2 |
| Undertone | Warm Plaster Pink | Warm Dusty Rose |
| Family | Pink | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Setting Plaster has warm plaster pink undertones. A warm pink with the organic quality of wet plaster drying on a wall. One of F&B's most popular pinks. More substantial than Middleton Pink.
Resounding Rose has warm dusty rose undertones. A warm, muted dusty rose. Sophisticated and grown-up pink.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Setting Plaster in Your Room
The pink is warm and organic. In bright rooms, the plaster-pink quality is distinctive. In dim rooms, reads as a warm, rosy neutral.
Resounding Rose in Your Room
The pink is soft and muted. Reads as a warm, rosy neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Setting Plaster has an LRV of 52, while Resounding Rose has an LRV of 35. That means Setting Plaster reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Setting Plaster will make the space feel brighter and more open than Resounding Rose. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball recommends Setting Plaster for: bedroom, living room, dining room, hallway, bathroom. With an LRV of 52, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Resounding Rose is recommended for: bedroom, dining room, powder room, accent wall. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Resounding Rose in the same rooms you planned for Setting Plaster.
Setting Plaster in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Setting Plaster (No.231) is Resounding Rose (SW 6318) with a Delta E of 5.8, which rates as a "approximate" match. Resounding Rose is darker. Setting Plaster is lighter and pinker. 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. Setting Plaster is a Farrow & Ball color with warm plaster pink undertones and an LRV of 52. Resounding Rose is a Sherwin Williams color with warm dusty rose undertones and an LRV of 35. With a Delta E of 5.8, 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 5.8, 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.