Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Red Tomato 170B-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Romesco (Romesco), at ΔE 3.20 — very close.
Romesco is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.20 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 Romesco really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.20very close
- LRV
- 15.51Behr is 13
- Hex
- #BA4845#B1403A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Romesco is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harissa No.9916ΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Blazer No.212ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Bamboozle No.304ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.