Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Retro Pink S170-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Ointment Pink (No.21), at ΔE 6.09 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Ointment Pink is the closest option at ΔE 6.09, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Ointment Pink really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.09noticeably different
- LRV
- 35.92Behr is 38
- Hex
- #C8977E#C49D93 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Ointment Pink is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sulking Room Pink No.295ΔE 6.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points lower.
- Cinder Rose No.246ΔE 6.76 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Naperon No.315ΔE 6.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.