Cheap Alternatives to Farrow & Ball Paints (That Look Just as Good)

Founded in England back in 1946, Farrow & Ball are famous for their high quality paint with rich pigments, timeless shades, and long lasting finish. But, with prices often double those of more widely known paint brands in the US, and limited availability in the US, it’s no wonder that we often see people searching for "cheaper alternatives to Farrow & Ball".

Well, the good news is you can easily achieve the same elegant look at a fraction of the price with affordable US paint brands like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and Behr, all available locally and color-matched beautifully.

Why Look for Cheaper Farrow & Ball Alternatives?

Farrow & Ball colors are undeniably beautiful, but:

• They’re expensive - depending on the exact color and finish, you'll be looking at over $100 per gallon
• They can be hard to find - Farrow and Ball have very few US stockists. You can order online directly but otherwise you will have to visit one of their showrooms (perhaps in another state) or order through a professional interior designer or decorator
• You can find the same credentials from US brands - hand made, water based, low of zero VOC etc. Consumers are well informed and care about the provenance of the products and materials they put in their home. Many US brands share these same qualities and don't have to markup their prices to cover import costs and tariffs.

So, if you’re decorating on a budget, it pays to shop around! We'll sugget a few top alternatives below to help you find the manufacturer that fits your needs, and don't forget, with our paint color match tool you can easily upload a photo of any Farrow & Ball interior you love and instantly find US paint colours that match it!

Popular Farrow & Ball Colours and Their Affordable US Alternatives

Below are some of Farrow & Ball’s most popular shades and their closest equivalents from well-known US brands.

(Always test paint samples in your own lighting before committing to a full gallon!)

1. Hague Blue (No. 30) A deep navy blue with subtle green undertones that works beautifully in kitchens, cabinetry, or feature walls.

Cheaper alternatives:

ECOS - Day Spa

Day Spa from ECOS paints is a calm blue-grey color with those same subtle green undertones as Hague Blue. This color is available in both a Matte finish for that sophisticated look like Farrow and Ball and also in Eggshell which can be used in high moisture areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. All ECOS paints are water based, VOC free and made here in the USA. Prices are around $80 to $90 per gallon, so even with credentials equal to Farrow and Ball you could be getting a similar finish for around 40% less - great news if you're lucky enough to have a large area to cover!

Valspar - Dark Night

Available at Lowe's from around just $55 per Gallon this is the most affordable option.