Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Potting Moss BXC-82
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Lichen (No.19), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Lichen is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Lichen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 33.67Behr is 34
- Hex
- #9C9F89#A0A089 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Lichen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Stone No.12ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- French Gray No.18ΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.
- Stone White No.11ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.