Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sesame Crunch 280D-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Marmelo (No.316), at ΔE 5.26 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Marmelo is the closest option at ΔE 5.26, 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 Marmelo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.26noticeably different
- LRV
- 19.46Behr is 20
- Hex
- #A36E4C#A86D37 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Marmelo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fox Red No.48ΔE 10.34 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Wet Sand No.46ΔE 10.49 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.4 points higher.
- Tack Room Door Tack Room DoorΔE 10.88 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sesame Crunch 280D-7 matched across all 13 brands →