Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Emerald Green (Emerald Green), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Emerald Green is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Emerald Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 31.03Behr is 29
- Hex
- #73A371#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Emerald Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raw Tomatillo Raw TomatilloΔE 3.34 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pea Green No.33ΔE 5.83 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Yeabridge Green No.287ΔE 6.80 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.