Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Poncho S240-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sand (No.45), at ΔE 4.37 — close.
Sand is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.37 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 Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.37close
- LRV
- 32.31Behr is 31
- Hex
- #BA9368#B49073 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Entrance Hall Pink No.61ΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Wet Sand No.46ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Buff No.20ΔE 5.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.