Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Rye 310F-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Octagon Yellow (No.7), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Octagon Yellow is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Octagon Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 45.99Behr is 45
- Hex
- #D2B073#D1AE7B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Octagon Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Straw No.52ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Cane No.53ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Sudbury Yellow No.51ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.