Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52

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Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52

The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sardine (Sardine), at ΔE 4.29 — close.

Portsmouth BayBehr · QE-52
SardineFarrow & Ball · Sardine

Sardine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.29 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 Sardine really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
4.29close
LRV
34.88Behr is 41
Hex
#90A3A6#A1ADAD in Behr

The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.

Other Farrow & Ball options

Worth knowing if Sardine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Dix Blue No.82ΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
  • Manor House Gray No.265ΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
  • Light Blue No.22ΔE 5.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.

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