Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pitch Blue (No.220), at ΔE 8.90 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pitch Blue is the closest option at ΔE 8.90, 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 Pitch Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.90noticeably different
- LRV
- 15.38Behr is 17
- Hex
- #606D8E#776D90 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 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 Pitch Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wine Dark No.308ΔE 12.24 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
- Imperial Purple Imperial PurpleΔE 12.42 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.3 points lower.
- Brassica No.271ΔE 12.65 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6 matched across all 13 brands →