Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mahogany (No.36), at ΔE 5.92 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Mahogany is the closest option at ΔE 5.92, 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 Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.92noticeably different
- LRV
- 6.88Behr is 9
- Hex
- #524847#5E534A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reduced Green No.313ΔE 6.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Tanner's Brown No.255ΔE 6.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Tar TarΔE 6.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3 matched across all 13 brands →