Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rumors MQ1-15
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Preference Red (No.297), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Preference Red is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Preference Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #6F4449#744245 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Preference Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Reddish Brown Deep Reddish BrownΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Eating Room Red No.43ΔE 5.75 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Radicchio No.96ΔE 6.97 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.