Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Radiant Silver MQ5-21
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Plummett (No.272), at ΔE 4.98 — close.
Plummett is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.98 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 Plummett really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.98close
- LRV
- 26.84Behr is 30
- Hex
- #8C8E8D#8F979D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Plummett is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Manor House Gray No.265ΔE 5.94 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Sardine SardineΔE 6.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Radiant Silver MQ5-21 matched across all 13 brands →