Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Premium Pink M140-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Nancy's Blushes (No.278), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Nancy's Blushes is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Nancy's Blushes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 54.24Behr is 54
- Hex
- #E6B7BA#E6B6BE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Nancy's Blushes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shallot ShallotΔE 7.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points lower.
- Cinder Rose No.246ΔE 7.83 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 13.9 points lower.
- Blooth Pink No.9806ΔE 9.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.2 points lower.