Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pale Hound (No.71), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Pale Hound is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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 Pale Hound really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 71.71Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E4DDB9#DED6AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pale Hound is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hound Lemon No.2ΔE 2.65 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Bombazine No.9902ΔE 3.99 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Green Ground No.206ΔE 4.16 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40 matched across all 13 brands →