Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr River Rapids S450-6A
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sloe Blue (No.87), at ΔE 4.49 — close.
Sloe Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.49 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 Sloe Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.49close
- LRV
- 17.56Behr is 15
- Hex
- #5B7984#4D7179 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sloe Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coppice Blue Coppice BlueΔE 4.85 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Mere Green No.219ΔE 4.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Inchyra Blue No.289ΔE 6.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr River Rapids S450-6A matched across all 13 brands →