Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Plum S-H-670
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pelt (No.254), at ΔE 6.74 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pelt is the closest option at ΔE 6.74, 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 Pelt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.74noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.66Behr is 7
- Hex
- #53454F#55445E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pelt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 7.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Bible Black No.225ΔE 7.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Titmouse Blue Titmouse BlueΔE 9.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.