Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sea Fern ECC-38-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Bancha (No.298), at ΔE 3.62 — close.
Bancha is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.62 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 Bancha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.62close
- LRV
- 13.67Behr is 14
- Hex
- #676A49#656D54 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Bancha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dyrehaven No.9819ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Minster Green No.224ΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Sap Green No.199ΔE 7.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.