Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Semi Sweet 130F-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Brinjal (No.222), at ΔE 5.79 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Brinjal is the closest option at ΔE 5.79, 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 Brinjal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.79noticeably different
- LRV
- 7Behr is 10
- Hex
- #5E4449#6B5250 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Brinjal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Reddish Brown Deep Reddish BrownΔE 5.82 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Preference Red No.297ΔE 7.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Etruscan Red No.56ΔE 7.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.