Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rare Wood MQ2-39
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mahogany (No.36), at ΔE 5.26 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Mahogany is the closest option at ΔE 5.26, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.26noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.88Behr is 8
- Hex
- #524847#594C42 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 6.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Grate Black No.9920ΔE 7.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.