Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Script Ink N540-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Wine Dark (No.308), at ΔE 4.36 — close.
Wine Dark is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.36 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 Wine Dark really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.36close
- LRV
- 12.89Behr is 12
- Hex
- #5C6576#60616B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Wine Dark is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beetle Black Beetle BlackΔE 6.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Down Pipe No.26ΔE 6.81 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Hopper Head No.305ΔE 7.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.