Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Relaxed Blue BIC-22
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Yard Blue (Yard Blue), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Yard Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Yard Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 25.05Behr is 23
- Hex
- #658FA3#698A97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Yard Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.