Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rose Sorbet 150A-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calamine (No.230), at ΔE 7.50 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Calamine is the closest option at ΔE 7.50, 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 Calamine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.50noticeably different
- LRV
- 65.55Behr is 72
- Hex
- #E2D0CA#FBD3CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 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 Calamine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nancy's Blushes No.278ΔE 7.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 17.8 points lower.
- Pink Cup No.9801ΔE 7.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.5 points lower.
- Middleton Pink No.245ΔE 7.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points higher.