Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Vardo (No.288), at ΔE 6.08 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Vardo is the closest option at ΔE 6.08, 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)
- 6.08noticeably different
- LRV
- 17.97Behr is 23
- Hex
- #427F83#408E99 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
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 8.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Lobster LobsterΔE 8.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.2 points higher.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 9.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34 matched across all 13 brands →