Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Poetry Reading MQ5-17
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lulworth Blue (No.89), at ΔE 6.31 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Lulworth Blue is the closest option at ΔE 6.31, 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 Lulworth Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.31noticeably different
- LRV
- 44.89Behr is 42
- Hex
- #9EB6C8#9FAEC9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lulworth Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kittiwake No.307ΔE 6.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 8.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Bothy Blue Bothy BlueΔE 8.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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