Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Scarlet BXC-03
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Incarnadine (No.248), at ΔE 3.29 — very close.
Incarnadine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.29 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 Incarnadine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.29very close
- LRV
- 11.78Behr is 12
- Hex
- #9C4547#A73941 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Incarnadine reads slightly lighter than Scarlet in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Incarnadine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rectory Red No.217ΔE 3.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Romesco RomescoΔE 6.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Blazer No.212ΔE 6.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.