Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Precious Stone M470-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Vardo (No.288), at ΔE 5.30 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Vardo is the closest option at ΔE 5.30, 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 Vardo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.30noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.97Behr is 20
- Hex
- #427F83#328696 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Vardo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 8.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Sloe Blue No.87ΔE 9.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Mere Green No.219ΔE 9.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Precious Stone M470-6 matched across all 13 brands →