Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Ripe Wheat 310E-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dorset Cream (No.68), at ΔE 3.28 — very close.
Dorset Cream is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.28 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 Dorset Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.28very close
- LRV
- 65.08Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E9D0A3#E3C494 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dorset Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hay No.37ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Straw No.52ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.8 points lower.
- Double Cream No.9907ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.