Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sanctuary PPU9-21
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stone White (No.11), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Stone White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Stone White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 40.81Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B1AC8E#B1AE8B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stone White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ball Green No.75ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- French Gray No.18ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Ash Grey Ash GreyΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.