Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Behr Purple Potion S100-5

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Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Potion S100-5

The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brassica (No.271), at ΔE 7.69 — noticeably different.

Purple PotionBehr · S100-5
BrassicaFarrow & Ball · No.271

Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Brassica is the closest option at ΔE 7.69, 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 Brassica really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
7.69noticeably different
LRV
23.79Behr is 20
Hex
#8D838C#84758C in Behr

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.

Other Farrow & Ball options

Worth knowing if Brassica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Pitch Blue No.220ΔE 12.66 · different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
  • Rangwali No.296ΔE 14.18 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.
  • Wine Dark No.308ΔE 14.38 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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