Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr September Sun QE-19
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Dorset Cream (No.68), at ΔE 4.39 — close.
Dorset Cream is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.39 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 Dorset Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.39close
- LRV
- 65.08Behr is 72
- Hex
- #E9D0A3#FDD7A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Dorset Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Ground No.218ΔE 4.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Templa White Templa WhiteΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Bombazine No.9902ΔE 5.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.