Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shady Oak PPF-43
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Mouse's Back (No.40), at ΔE 3.04 — very close.
Mouse's Back is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.04 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 Mouse's Back really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.04very close
- LRV
- 25.57Behr is 26
- Hex
- #958975#908A7A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Farrow & Ball publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Mouse's Back reads slightly lighter than Shady Oak in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Mouse's Back is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Treron No.292ΔE 3.45 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chemise No.216ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Stoke StokeΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.