Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shell Ginger 230A-1
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Tailor Tack (No.302), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Tailor Tack is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Tailor Tack really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 81.61Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F4E7DD#F9E4D6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Tailor Tack is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Ground No.202ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 12.3 points lower.
- Dimity No.2008ΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Calamine No.230ΔE 5.73 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 15.4 points lower.