Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Pink Water 160E-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calamine (No.230), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Calamine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.54 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing Behr to Farrow & Ball are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Calamine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 65.55Behr is 62
- Hex
- #E2D0CA#E0C9C4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Calamine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Pink Ground No.202ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.7 points higher.
- Pink Drab No.207ΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.2 points lower.