Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Quiet Whisper BWC-05
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wimborne White (No.239), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Wimborne White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Wimborne White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 88.51Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F4F2E7#F1F3E8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wimborne White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pointing No.2003ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- James White No.2010ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.6 points lower.
- Pavilion Blue No.252ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Quiet Whisper BWC-05 matched across all 13 brands →