Behr → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of Behr Sierra N240-4
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Buff (No.20), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Buff is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 35.43Behr is 38
- Hex
- #B49D82#BBA088 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoked Trout No.60ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Planter PlanterΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Entrance Hall Pink No.61ΔE 3.60 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.