Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stiffkey Blue (No.281), at ΔE 9.34 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Stiffkey Blue is the closest option at ΔE 9.34, 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 Stiffkey Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 9.34noticeably different
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4A5B6B#135E84 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stiffkey Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dinnerware No.9820ΔE 9.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Hague Blue No.30ΔE 11.94 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 12.09 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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