Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Provence ICC-74
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Belvedere Blue (No.215), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Belvedere Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Belvedere Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 22.07Behr is 21
- Hex
- #5E86A3#678198 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Belvedere Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 6.06 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
- Yard Blue Yard BlueΔE 6.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.