Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Polar Bear 75
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wimborne White (No.239), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Wimborne White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Wimborne White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 88.51Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F4F2E7#F5F4EC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wimborne White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- All White No.2005ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Pointing No.2003ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Au Lait Au LaitΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.