Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rose Pearl N170-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stirabout (No.300), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Stirabout is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Stirabout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 63.27Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D9CFC2#DFD4CC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stirabout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skimming Stone No.241ΔE 3.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Calamine No.230ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Great White No.2006ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.4 points higher.