Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Plum Rich MQ5-35
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brinjal (No.222), at ΔE 7.60 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Brinjal is the closest option at ΔE 7.60, 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 Brinjal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.60noticeably different
- LRV
- 7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #5E4449#64475E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Brinjal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 7.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Preference Red No.297ΔE 9.11 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 11.13 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.