Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Light Gray (No.17), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Light Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Light Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 38.1Behr is 41
- Hex
- #AFA592#B7AA96 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Light Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- London Stone No.6ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Jitney No.293ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Hardwick White No.5ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.