Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bancha (No.298), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Bancha is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Bancha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 13.67Behr is 14
- Hex
- #676A49#6B6B44 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bancha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sap Green No.199ΔE 6.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Dibber No.312ΔE 7.40 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Cardamom CardamomΔE 8.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Portsmouth Olive HDC-CL-20 matched across all 13 brands →