Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rainy Afternoon N430-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Oval Room Blue (No.85), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Oval Room Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.53 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)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 31.04Behr is 30
- Hex
- #889B9B#889A95 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 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.
- Castle Gray No.92ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sugar Bag Light No.29ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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