Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Second Pour M560-5
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brassica (No.271), at ΔE 11.34 — different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Brassica is the closest option at ΔE 11.34, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Farrow & Ball custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Brassica really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 11.34different
- LRV
- 23.79Behr is 22
- Hex
- #8D838C#887CA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Brassica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pitch Blue No.220ΔE 12.16 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Bothy Blue Bothy BlueΔE 15.45 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points higher.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 15.90 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.