Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Shoelace OR-W13
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Au Lait (Au Lait), at ΔE 1.15 — near-exact.
Au Lait is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.15 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Au Lait really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.15near-exact
- LRV
- 79.98Behr is 78
- Hex
- #EBE7DC#EAE4D9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Au Lait is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Farrow's White No.9812ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Slipper Satin No.2004ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Dimity No.2008ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.