Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shaker Blue QE-54
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Selvedge (No.306), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Selvedge is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Selvedge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 25.83Behr is 25
- Hex
- #7C8E96#748C96 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Selvedge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stone Blue No.86ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Chinese Blue No.90ΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.