Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rock Crystal MQ3-28
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dimpse (No.277), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Dimpse is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Dimpse really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 65.74Behr is 60
- Hex
- #D4D4D2#CECBCB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dimpse is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Calluna No.270ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Cornforth White No.228ΔE 3.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.