Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Precious Emerald S-H-470
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Verdigris Green (Verdigris Green), at ΔE 7.99 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Verdigris Green is the closest option at ΔE 7.99, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Verdigris Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.99noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.88Behr is 12
- Hex
- #3C8266#186E50 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Verdigris Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Danish Lawn No.9817ΔE 9.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Beverly No.310ΔE 13.10 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Minster Green No.224ΔE 13.45 · different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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