Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Red Gerbera S140-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Crimson Red (Crimson Red), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Crimson Red is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Crimson Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 22.47Behr is 23
- Hex
- #A97576#B07473 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Crimson Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Porphyry Pink No.49ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Fruit Fool No.9911ΔE 5.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Loggia No.232ΔE 6.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.