Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Puddle 790B-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Charleston Gray (No.243), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Charleston Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 Charleston Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 28.57Behr is 31
- Hex
- #9A9087#9F9591 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Charleston Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Worsted No.284ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Chemise No.216ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Stoke StokeΔE 4.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.