Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shades On T17-10
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Beetle Black (Beetle Black), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Beetle Black is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 Beetle Black really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 10.52Behr is 12
- Hex
- #585C5D#605F5F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Beetle Black is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Down Pipe No.26ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Tar TarΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Hopper Head No.305ΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.