Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Shallot (Shallot), at ΔE 9.79 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Shallot is the closest option at ΔE 9.79, 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 Shallot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.79noticeably different
- LRV
- 43.93Behr is 45
- Hex
- #D5A3BB#C1ABD4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 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 Shallot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sugared Almond No.9913ΔE 9.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.1 points higher.
- Cinder Rose No.246ΔE 12.95 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Nancy's Blushes No.278ΔE 15.36 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59 matched across all 13 brands →