Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Race Track N180-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Elephant's Breath (No.229), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Elephant's Breath is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Elephant's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 52.22Behr is 53
- Hex
- #C7BEB3#CBBEB5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Elephant's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Scallop No.311ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points higher.
- Roasted Macadamia Roasted MacadamiaΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.