Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sahara Sun 180D-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Red Earth (No.64), at ΔE 4.10 — close.
Red Earth is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.10 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 Red Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.10close
- LRV
- 26.26Behr is 26
- Hex
- #BF7B69#C7756B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Red Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fruit Fool No.9911ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Porphyry Pink No.49ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Bisque No.9811ΔE 5.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.