Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Reef Blue S490-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Yonder (No.9810), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Yonder is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Yonder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 41.88Behr is 47
- Hex
- #8EB3C2#93BDCF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Yonder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Blue Ground No.210ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Hazy HazyΔE 6.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.