Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Plush Purple S570-7A
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Imperial Purple (Imperial Purple), at ΔE 5.72 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Imperial Purple is the closest option at ΔE 5.72, 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 Imperial Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.72noticeably different
- LRV
- 8.67Behr is 11
- Hex
- #51516A#5E5967 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 Imperial Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bible Black No.225ΔE 7.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 7.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Wine Dark No.308ΔE 7.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plush Purple S570-7A matched across all 13 brands →