Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Behr Pocket Watch N290-5

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Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Pocket Watch N290-5

The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Biscuit (No.38), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.

Pocket WatchBehr · N290-5
BiscuitFarrow & Ball · No.38

Biscuit is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Biscuit really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.27very close
LRV
39.45Behr is 41
Hex
#BBA682#C2A781 in Behr

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.

Other Farrow & Ball options

Worth knowing if Biscuit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Cats Paw No.240ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
  • Planter PlanterΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
  • Buff No.20ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.

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