Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sardine (Sardine), at ΔE 4.29 — close.
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.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52 matched across all 13 brands →