Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sculptor Clay PPU5-08
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Drop Cloth (No.283), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Drop Cloth is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 Drop Cloth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 51.24Behr is 55
- Hex
- #C5BDAC#CCC3B4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Drop Cloth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elephant's Breath No.229ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Stony Ground No.211ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Oxford Stone No.264ΔE 2.51 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sculptor Clay PPU5-08 matched across all 13 brands →