Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Romanesque 620D-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pitch Blue (No.220), at ΔE 8.96 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Pitch Blue is the closest option at ΔE 8.96, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Pitch Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 8.96noticeably different
- LRV
- 15.38Behr is 23
- Hex
- #606D8E#7983A4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pitch Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cook's Blue No.237ΔE 9.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 9.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Bothy Blue Bothy BlueΔE 9.49 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points higher.