Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sea Ridge 540B-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is St Giles Blue (No.280), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
St Giles Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 St Giles Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 30.03Behr is 32
- Hex
- #579DC2#45A3CB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if St Giles Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lobster LobsterΔE 7.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 7.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points higher.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 8.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.6 points lower.