Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Pure Earth PPU7-05
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Buff (No.20), at ΔE 3.88 — close.
Buff is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.88 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 Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.88close
- LRV
- 35.43Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B49D82#A79480 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dead Salmon No.28ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Planter PlanterΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
- London Stone No.6ΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.