Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shasta Lake M490-7
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Stiffkey Blue (No.281), at ΔE 5.39 — noticeably different.
Farrow & Ball does not make this colour. Stiffkey Blue is the closest option at ΔE 5.39, 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 Stiffkey Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.39noticeably different
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4A5B6B#355C74 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Stiffkey Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hague Blue No.30ΔE 8.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Coppice Blue Coppice BlueΔE 8.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Dinnerware No.9820ΔE 8.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.