Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Raindance QE-53
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Oval Room Blue (No.85), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Oval Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Oval Room Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 31.04Behr is 28
- Hex
- #889B9B#819392 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Oval Room Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Castle Gray No.92ΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 5.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.