Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shale Gray 540F-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Sardine (Sardine), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Sardine is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Sardine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 34.88Behr is 32
- Hex
- #90A3A6#899DA3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Sardine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oval Room Blue No.85ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Berrington Blue No.14ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points lower.
- Selvedge No.306ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.