Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sentimental 710A-2
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Calamine (No.230), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Calamine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Calamine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 65.55Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E2D0CA#E6D8D2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Calamine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tailor Tack No.302ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.6 points higher.
- Pink Ground No.202ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Great White No.2006ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.