Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Royal Silk 140E-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calamine (No.230), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Calamine 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 Calamine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 65.55Behr is 61
- Hex
- #E2D0CA#DEC8C5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. 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.
- Peignoir No.286ΔE 4.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Pink Drab No.207ΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 12.2 points lower.
- Pink Ground No.202ΔE 5.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points higher.