Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brassica (No.271), at ΔE 5.04 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Brassica is the closest option at ΔE 5.04, 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)
- 5.04noticeably different
- LRV
- 23.79Behr is 20
- Hex
- #8D838C#8B7880 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Brassica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crimson Red Crimson RedΔE 10.65 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Sulking Room Pink No.295ΔE 10.69 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.3 points higher.
- London Clay No.244ΔE 11.41 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20 matched across all 13 brands →