Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Poppy Seed PPU15-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Railings (No.31), at ΔE 2.57 — very close.
Railings is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.57 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 Railings really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.57very close
- LRV
- 6.55Behr is 8
- Hex
- #45494C#4A4E54 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Railings is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hopper Head No.305ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Off-Black No.57ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Tar TarΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.