Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Road Runner 790A-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Peignoir (No.286), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Peignoir is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Peignoir really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 56.55Behr is 55
- Hex
- #CFC4C0#CBC3BD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Peignoir is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elephant's Breath No.229ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Cornforth White No.228ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Pavilion Gray No.242ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.