Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr River Valley 580F-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kittiwake (No.307), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Kittiwake is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.17 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)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 39.72Behr is 37
- Hex
- #98ACBA#94A5B7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 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.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 6.74 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sardine SardineΔE 7.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.