Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Ranch Brown S240-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 3.26 — very close.
Marmelo is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.26 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.26very close
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 20
- Hex
- #A36E4C#9E7454 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 5.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Fox Red No.48ΔE 6.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Dauphin No.54ΔE 9.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.