Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rosewater S170-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calamine (No.230), at ΔE 3.30 — very close.
Calamine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.30 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 Calamine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.30very close
- LRV
- 65.55Behr is 61
- Hex
- #E2D0CA#E2C8BF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Calamine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Ground No.202ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.
- Potted Shrimp No.9906ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points lower.
- Setting Plaster No.231ΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.