Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Relaxing Blue ICC-65
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kittiwake (No.307), at ΔE 4.59 — close.
Kittiwake is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.59 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 Kittiwake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.59close
- LRV
- 39.72Behr is 32
- Hex
- #98ACBA#899DAA in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Kittiwake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sardine SardineΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 5.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 6.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Relaxing Blue ICC-65 matched across all 13 brands →