Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Cook's Blue (No.237), at ΔE 3.70 — close.
Cook's Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.70 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 Cook's Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.70close
- LRV
- 25.92Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6A8FB2#6E8FC0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Cook's Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bothy Blue Bothy BlueΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Belvedere Blue No.215ΔE 7.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points lower.
- Pea Flower Tea Pea Flower TeaΔE 8.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5 matched across all 13 brands →