Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Schooner MQ6-07
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Ballroom Blue (No.24), at ΔE 2.09 — very close.
Ballroom Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.09 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 Ballroom Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.09very close
- LRV
- 36.78Behr is 34
- Hex
- #8CA9A8#83A4A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Ballroom Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sugar Bag Light No.29ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Dix Blue No.82ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points higher.
- Oval Room Blue No.85ΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.