Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Platinum Gray PPF-49
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Down Pipe (No.26), at ΔE 3.75 — close.
Down Pipe is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.75 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 Down Pipe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.75close
- LRV
- 12.73Behr is 15
- Hex
- #606565#6A6D6F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Down Pipe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beetle Black Beetle BlackΔE 6.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Inchyra Blue No.289ΔE 6.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Douter No.318ΔE 7.38 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Platinum Gray PPF-49 matched across all 13 brands →