Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shaved Ice N490-3
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Parma Gray (No.27), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Parma Gray is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.85 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 Parma Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 50.13Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B0BEC6#A9B4BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.1 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Parma Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hazy HazyΔE 4.45 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
- Kittiwake No.307ΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 5.56 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.