Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Plum Orbit T13-10
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pelt (No.254), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Pelt is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Pelt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 6
- Hex
- #53454F#4E414B in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pelt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paean Black No.294ΔE 4.94 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bible Black No.225ΔE 5.79 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Brinjal No.222ΔE 6.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.