Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr River Road N270-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sand (No.45), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Sand is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 32.31Behr is 29
- Hex
- #BA9368#AE8D6B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wet Sand No.46ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 5.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Buff No.20ΔE 5.82 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.