Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Raspberry Truffle MQ1-49
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brinjal (No.222), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Brinjal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Brinjal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #5E4449#5E4145 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Brinjal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Preference Red No.297ΔE 4.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deep Reddish Brown Deep Reddish BrownΔE 5.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Pelt No.254ΔE 6.69 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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