Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mahogany (No.36), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Mahogany is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 6.88Behr is 6
- Hex
- #524847#4B4242 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cola No.9918ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Paean Black No.294ΔE 3.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26 matched across all 13 brands →