Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Porpoise 790E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dove Tale (No.267), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Dove Tale is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Dove Tale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 43.59Behr is 46
- Hex
- #B7AFA9#B7B4B0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dove Tale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lamp Room Gray No.88ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Purbeck Stone No.275ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Pavilion Gray No.242ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.3 points higher.