Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Placid Sea P470-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lobster (Lobster), at ΔE 5.71 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Lobster is the closest option at ΔE 5.71, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Lobster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.71noticeably different
- LRV
- 33.16Behr is 34
- Hex
- #57A7B9#1CADBA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lobster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- St Giles Blue No.280ΔE 12.55 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Sugar Bag Light No.29ΔE 12.59 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 12.96 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points lower.