Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Salty Tear 510A-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Borrowed Light (No.235), at ΔE 7.17 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Borrowed Light is the closest option at ΔE 7.17, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Borrowed Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.17noticeably different
- LRV
- 68.81Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D1DADB#CFEBED in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.2 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Borrowed Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cabbage White No.269ΔE 7.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
- Sizing No.314ΔE 7.95 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Kakelugn No.317ΔE 8.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.6 points lower.