Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Plateau PPU4-08
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Archive (No.227), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Archive is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Archive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 57.36Behr is 58
- Hex
- #D6C5B0#DBC4AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Archive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Double Cream No.9907ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Savage Ground No.213ΔE 3.51 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Single Cream No.9901ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.